Description
1969 edition. Hardcover has some moderate wear along the sides, scuffs and marks. No dust jacket. Spine has some wear on the top and bottom. Pages are clean and the binding is secure.
This well-loved copy of “The Case of the Gilded Fly” by Edmund Crispin is a true gem for fans of the Golden Age of detective fiction. Published in 1944, it was Crispin’s debut novel and introduced the world to the erudite and eccentric Oxford don-turned-sleuth, Gervase Fen. Set against the backdrop of World War II, the novel follows Fen as he investigates a bizarre murder at a Victorian waxworks exhibition, where the victim was found with a gilded fly inscribed on his bald head. Crispin’s intricate plotting, witty prose, and clever literary allusions have earned him a devoted following among mystery aficionados. While this edition may show signs of its age, it offers a delightful window into a bygone era of British crime fiction and the enduring appeal of Crispin’s masterful storytelling.
