Bodies in the Library Short Stories
Following the great success of our Gothic Fantasy deluxe short story compilations, this latest in the series is packed with amateur detectives solving mysterious murders, suspicious butlers and terrifying encounters. This collection contains a fabulous mix of classic and brand new writing, with contemporary authors from the US, Canada, and the UK.
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Gold foiled, embossed cover, printed on silver paper, matt laminated. A gorgeous gift edition packed with the best of horror, and brand new stories. Brand new and classic tales, brought together for a satisfying read. Illuminating foreword. Another title in a series of beautiful editions of short story collections for the modern reader.
Additional information
| Weight | 792 g |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 234 × 153 × 36 mm |
| Author | |
| Publisher | Flame Tree Collections |
| Imprint | Flame Tree Collections |
| Cover | Hardback |
| Pages | 480 |
| Language | English |
| Edition | Short stories |
| Dewey | 823.087208092 (edition:23) |
| Readership | General – Trade / Code: K |
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