Murder As a Fine Art

This 1953 classic featuring Julian Rivers of Scotland Yard by Carol Carnac (a pen name of Edith Caroline Rivett, who also wrote under the name E. C. R. Lorac) was first published in Britain by Collins, London, for The Crime Club. This edition features includes an introduction by CWA Diamond Dagger and Edgar Award–winning author Martin Edwards.

A gigantic marble bust stood on a pedestal at the head of the staircase.

"It's a work of art," said David unhappily. "One mustn't let personal prejudic...