One of Those Things (novel)
1949 novel
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One of Those Things is a 1949 thriller novel by the British writer Peter Cheyney.[1] Although best known for his series featuring Lemmy Caution and Slim Callaghan, this was one of several stand-alone novels he wrote featuring hardboiled private detectives. It was also published under the alternative title Mistress Murder.
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| Author | Peter Cheyney |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Genre | Thriller |
| Publisher | William Collins, Sons |
| Publication date | 1949 |
| Publication place | United Kingdom |
| Media type | |
| Pages | 256 |
Synopsis
Irish private eye Terence O’Day attends the Plumpton Races picking up tips about both a horse and a woman, the attractive but treacherous Merys Vanner.
Reviews
- Briefly reviewed in the February 4, 1950 issue of The New Yorker, p. 96.
