Scene of the crime: the importance of place in crime and mystery fiction

"Offering analysis of the fiction of 15 authors, this book focuses on ways that setting and place figure in modern crime and mystery novels. After an introductory chapter dealing with general consideration of place in fiction, subsequent chapters consider the works of recent mystery writers for...

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Main Author: Geherin, David (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Jefferson, N.C. [u.a.] McFarland & Co. 2008
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Summary:"Offering analysis of the fiction of 15 authors, this book focuses on ways that setting and place figure in modern crime and mystery novels. After an introductory chapter dealing with general consideration of place in fiction, subsequent chapters consider the works of recent mystery writers for whom setting greatly contributes to overall literary style"--Provided by publisher
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references (p. 197-209) and index
Physical Description:v, 217 S. 23 cm
ISBN:9780786432981
0786432985

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