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Wobble to Death

by Peter Lovesey

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"A fine case of murder, projected against a compelling historical background." —The New York Times Book Review London, 1879. Crowds have gathered at Islington’s chilly Agricultural Hall to place their bets on who will become the next worl... Read more
"A fine case of murder, projected against a compelling historical background." —The New York Times Book Review London, 1879. Crowds have gathered at Islington’s chilly Agricultural Hall to place their bets on who will become the next world champion in a six-day, 500-mile speedwalking race, the “wobble.” When one of the highly favored contenders dies under suspicious circumstances, Sergeant Cribb also has a race on his hands—to pursue a ruthless murderer.   Wobble to Death was Peter Lovesey’s debut novel. In the 45 years since it was published, its author has gone on to write more than 30 world-renowned mysteries, win numerous crime fiction prizes. There is no better place to dive into Lovesey’s legendary oeuvre than with this sparkling debut. Less

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Publication date October 1, 2008
Languageeng
ISBN9781569477892
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Peter Lovesey
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Peter Lovesey was born in Middlesex and studied at Hampton Grammar School and Reading University, where he met his wife Jax. He won a competition with his first crime fiction novel, Wobble to Death, a...

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