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Alan Thomas
(1896 - 1969)
Alan Ernest Wentworth Thomas was born in London. He was a barrister, author, and literary editor.
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(1896 - 1969)
Alan Ernest Wentworth Thomas was born in London. He was a barrister, author, and literary editor.
The Death of Laurence ViningAlan ThomasAn obscure masterpiece in the world of locked room mysteries with a meticulously planned-out crime that will delight the discerning detective story fan. The original inside flap advert reads:
This brilliant first novel contains an original twist of plot that will be a tremendous relief to readers tired of the modern run of detective stories. They had found Laurence Vining, the famous criminologist, dead in the lift at the Hyde Park Tube station, a Malay kris buried in his back. The attendant swore no one had been in the lift with Vining. The skillful elaboration of incident and the... | $4.99 to wish list |