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Discover the captivating world of 'The Widening Stain', a thrilling bibliomystery that masterfully blends humor and suspense within the hallowed halls of a library. Delve into this Golden Age mystery as chief cataloger Gilda Gorham grapples with perplexing murders and a daring theft of rare erotica amidst the stacks. What starts as a seemingly innocuous death transforms into a chilling investigation when a man's strangled body is discovered in a locked room. With 288 pages of delightful twists and clever limericks, this book not only entertains but also provides an engaging satire of academic life reminiscent of prestigious institutions like Cornell University. Perfect for fans of literary mysteries and bibliophile enthusiasts, 'The Widening Stain' promises to keep you on the edge of your seat while celebrating the joys of book culture. With a condition marked as BRAND NEW, this gripping title released in 2020 by W W Norton & Company is a must-have for your collection. Orders ship with free delivery; please allow up to 6 weeks for arrival. Note that once your order is placed, it cannot be canceled, so secure your copy today and immerse yourself in a world where the next death in the library could be your own.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781613161715
Year: 2020
Publisher: W W Norton & Company
Pages: 288
Description:
For the staff of the library at the center of The Widening Stain, it's easy enough to dismiss the death of a woman who fell from a rolling ladder as nothing more than an unfortunate accident. It's more difficult, however, to explain away the strangled corpse of a man found inside a locked room, surrounded by rare and obscure erotica. And that's not all”a valuable manuscript has vanished from the stacks, which means that both a killer and a thief are loose in the facility's hallowed halls. It's up to chief cataloger Gilda Gorham to solve the crimes but, unless she's careful, the next death in the library might just be her own...
A humorous and literary Golden Age mystery, The Widening Stain is adorned with as many playful limericks as it is with bibliographic details. The book, which offers a satirical glimpse of academic life at an institution strongly resembling Cornell University, is one of the most beloved bibliomysteries (mysteries involving books) of all time.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781613161715
Year: 2020
Publisher: W W Norton & Company
Pages: 288
Description:
For the staff of the library at the center of The Widening Stain, it's easy enough to dismiss the death of a woman who fell from a rolling ladder as nothing more than an unfortunate accident. It's more difficult, however, to explain away the strangled corpse of a man found inside a locked room, surrounded by rare and obscure erotica. And that's not all”a valuable manuscript has vanished from the stacks, which means that both a killer and a thief are loose in the facility's hallowed halls. It's up to chief cataloger Gilda Gorham to solve the crimes but, unless she's careful, the next death in the library might just be her own...
A humorous and literary Golden Age mystery, The Widening Stain is adorned with as many playful limericks as it is with bibliographic details. The book, which offers a satirical glimpse of academic life at an institution strongly resembling Cornell University, is one of the most beloved bibliomysteries (mysteries involving books) of all time.