The lovely ladies. [Hardcover] Nicolas Freeling

Description

Dust jacket has some fading and is torn in some places. Hardcover is in good condition. Pages are clean and binding is secure.

This vintage hardcover edition of “The Lovely Ladies” by Nicolas Freeling offers a glimpse into the golden age of British crime fiction. Freeling, a Dutch-born author who spent much of his career in England, was renowned for his Inspector Van der Valk series set in Amsterdam. However, “The Lovely Ladies” departs from that familiar territory, taking readers on a suspenseful journey through the seedy underbelly of 1960s London.

The novel follows a Scotland Yard detective’s investigation into a string of murders targeting sex workers, a subject matter that was daring and controversial for its time. Freeling’s unflinching portrayal of the city’s red-light districts and the harsh realities faced by these “lovely ladies” was both groundbreaking and deeply humanizing. His vivid prose and keen eye for detail bring this gritty world to life, immersing readers in a richly atmospheric crime drama.

While the dust jacket shows some signs of wear befitting its age, the book itself remains in remarkably good condition, a testament to its enduring appeal and the care of its previous owners. For collectors and fans of classic British crime fiction, this edition represents a rare opportunity to own a piece of literary history that pushed boundaries and challenged societal norms.