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Lord Dunsany mixes reality with fantasy in this forgotten collection of modern detective stories. Some are macabre, others have a lighter and more amusing touch, but every story stimulates the imagination and reveals the acknowledged master of the short story at his very best.



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‘The book is a treasure-trove – no less than 26 tales of crime and detection, all illumined by Lord Dunsany’s charm and wit, and his individualistic style. The first nine stories record the exploits of Mr Linley, including that undeniable modern classic, “The Two Bottles of Relish”.’
ELLERY QUEEN

‘There are my “Poe” pieces and my “Dunsany” pieces – but alas – where are my “Lovecraft” pieces?’
H. P. LOVECRAFT

‘“The Two Bottles of Relish” is so horrific – and what a brilliant, brilliant idea. The perfect crime.’
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Two Bottles of Relish

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      Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
      Publication Date: 23/11/2023
      ISBN13: 9780008159382, 978-0008159382
      ISBN10: 0008159386
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      Crime & Thrillers

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      Lord Dunsany mixes reality with fantasy in this forgotten collection of modern detective stories. Some are macabre, others have a lighter and more amusing touch, but every story stimulates the imagination and reveals the acknowledged master of the short story at his very best.



      Trade Review

      ‘The book is a treasure-trove – no less than 26 tales of crime and detection, all illumined by Lord Dunsany’s charm and wit, and his individualistic style. The first nine stories record the exploits of Mr Linley, including that undeniable modern classic, “The Two Bottles of Relish”.’
      ELLERY QUEEN

      ‘There are my “Poe” pieces and my “Dunsany” pieces – but alas – where are my “Lovecraft” pieces?’
      H. P. LOVECRAFT

      ‘“The Two Bottles of Relish” is so horrific – and what a brilliant, brilliant idea. The perfect crime.’
      OTTO PENZLER

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