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Beschreibung
Christopher Morley's The Haunted Bookshop is a charming literary mystery set in the world of books, ideas, and quiet intrigue.
Roger Mifflin, the eccentric proprietor of a Brooklyn secondhand bookshop, believes deeply in the power of books to shape the minds and character of those who read them. His shop, filled with dusty volumes and literary conversation, becomes the unlikely center of a mystery when strange visitors, coded messages, and suspicious activities begin to appear among the shelves.
Alongside his practical and perceptive assistant Titania Chapman, Mifflin soon finds himself drawn into a curious plot involving political intrigue, espionage, and hidden dangers lurking behind seemingly ordinary events. As the mystery unfolds, the quiet bookshop proves to be far more adventurous than its peaceful appearance suggests.
First published in 1919, The Haunted Bookshop blends gentle humor, literary reflection, and light suspense. The novel continues the story begun in Morley's earlier work Parnassus on Wheels and remains a beloved tribute to the pleasures of books, reading, and the life of the mind.
Christopher Morley's The Haunted Bookshop is a charming literary mystery set in the world of books, ideas, and quiet intrigue.
Roger Mifflin, the eccentric proprietor of a Brooklyn secondhand bookshop, believes deeply in the power of books to shape the minds and character of those who read them. His shop, filled with dusty volumes and literary conversation, becomes the unlikely center of a mystery when strange visitors, coded messages, and suspicious activities begin to appear among the shelves.
Alongside his practical and perceptive assistant Titania Chapman, Mifflin soon finds himself drawn into a curious plot involving political intrigue, espionage, and hidden dangers lurking behind seemingly ordinary events. As the mystery unfolds, the quiet bookshop proves to be far more adventurous than its peaceful appearance suggests.
First published in 1919, The Haunted Bookshop blends gentle humor, literary reflection, and light suspense. The novel continues the story begun in Morley's earlier work Parnassus on Wheels and remains a beloved tribute to the pleasures of books, reading, and the life of the mind.
Über den Autor
Christopher Morley (1890-1957) was an American novelist, essayist, and journalist known for his wit, literary enthusiasm, and deep affection for books and reading. Born in Pennsylvania and educated at Haverford College and Oxford University, Morley worked as a journalist and editor while producing a wide range of essays, poems, and [...] achieved early success with Parnassus on Wheels and its sequel The Haunted Bookshop, both of which celebrate the joy of books and the culture of readers. Morley was also a founding member of the Baker Street Irregulars, a society devoted to the study and appreciation of Sherlock [...] writing reflects a lifelong passion for literature and the community of readers, and his works remain favorites among bibliophiles.
Details
Erscheinungsjahr: 2007
Genre: Importe, Krimis & Thriller
Rubrik: Belletristik
Medium: Taschenbuch
Inhalt: Kartoniert / Broschiert
ISBN-13: 9781604591149
ISBN-10: 1604591145
Sprache: Englisch
Einband: Kartoniert / Broschiert
Autor: Morley, Christopher
Hersteller: Positronic Publishing
Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, D-36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr@libri.de
Maße: 229 x 152 x 8 mm
Von/Mit: Christopher Morley
Erscheinungsdatum: 27.11.2007
Gewicht: 0,209 kg
Artikel-ID: 101899049