The acclaimed British Library Crime Classics series presents an expertly curated anthology of thespian mysteries, exploring the myriad of consequences after curtain call.
Murderous plays are brought to life in this collection from the British Library.
Behind the stage lights and word-perfect soliloquies, sinister secrets are lurking in the wings. The mysteries in this collection reveal the dark side to theatre: a world of backstage dealings, where unscrupulous actors risk everything to land a starring role, costumed figures lead to mistaken identities, and on-stage deaths begin to look a little too convincing...
Mysteries abound when a person’s fate hangs on a single performance and opening night may very well be their last.
The collection includes stories from: Dorothy L. Sayers, Margery Allingham, Ngaio Marsh, Julian Symons, Christianna Brand, Bernard J. Farmer, and many more!
