A Moment on the Edge: 100 Years of Crime Stories by Women |
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| Authors: | George, Elizabeth |
| Publisher: | HarperCollins e-books |
| BISAC/Subject: | FIC050000, FIC003000, FIC022050, FIC022080 |
| ISBN: | 9780061836763, Related ISBNs: 0061836761, 9780060588229, 9780061836763 |
| Classification: | Fiction |
| Number of pages: | 560, |
| Audience: | General/trade |
“An absolutely first-rate anthology. . . a thoughtful and intelligent paean to crime fiction.” — New York Sun
#1 New York Times bestselling author Elizabeth George serves up a century's worth of superb crime fiction penned by women. This veritable all-star team delivers tales of dark deeds that will keep you reading long into the night. Some of the works included are:
- "A Jury of Her Peers" by Susan Glaspell
- The Summer of People" by Shirley Jackson
- "The Irony of Hate" by Ruth Rendell
- "Country Lovers" by Nadine Gordimer
- "Wild Mustard" by Marcia Muller
- "Murder-Two" by Joyce Carol Oates
- "The Man Who Knew How" by Dorothy Sayers
A Moment on the Edge is a rare treat not only for fans of crime fiction but also for anyone who appreciates a skillfully written, deftly told story.
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