An Author Bites the Dust
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| Author | Arthur Upfield |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Series | Detective Inspector Napoleon 'Bony' Bonaparte |
| Genre | Fiction |
| Publisher | Angus and Robertson |
Publication date | 1948 |
| Publication place | Australia |
| Media type | |
| Pages | 285 pp |
| Preceded by | The Devil's Steps |
| Followed by | The Mountains Have a Secret |
An Author Bites the Dust (1948) is a novel by Australian writer Arthur Upfield. It is the eleventh of the author's novels to feature his recurring character Detective Inspector Napoleon 'Bony' Bonaparte. It was originally published in Australia by Angus and Robertson in 1948.[1]
The author and critic Mervyn Blake is found dead in his writing room on his property about 30 miles from Melbourne. The cause of death is unknown. Two months after the death Boney is brought down to Melbourne to help solve the case.
Location
The novel is set in the fictional town of Yarrabo, in the valley of the real Yarra River.
Publishing history
Following the book's initial publication by Angus and Robertson in 1948[1] it was subsequently published as follows:
- Doubleday Books, USA, 1948[2]
- Unicorn Mystery Book Club, USA, 1948[3]
- Angus and Robertson, Australia, 1967[4]
and subsequent paperback, ebook and audio book editions.
The novel was also translated into Spanish in 1956, German in 1957, and French in 2000.[3]
