A Moment on the Edge: 100 Years of Crime Stories by Women
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ISBN: 0060588225 / Publisher: Harper Perennial, June 2005
A collection of twenty-six crime stories, written by top women authors during the past century, is chronologically arranged and includes pieces by such figures as Dorothy L. Sayers, Sara Paretsky, Shirley Jackson, Ngaio Marsh, Ruth Rendell, Minette Walters, Dorothy Salisbury Davis, J. A. Jance, and other notables. Reprint. 25,000 first printing.
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'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 GlaspellThe 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 SayersA 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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