The Moving Toyshop by Edmund Crispin
In this classic British detective novel, a poet on holiday in Oxford stumbles upon a woman's body in a toyshop at night, only to find the shop has vanished by morning. Teaming up with an eccentric literature professor, the poet embarks on a whimsical and cerebral quest to solve the mystery, navigating a labyrinth of literary references, quirky characters, and puzzling clues. The story combines elements of farce and traditional whodunit, leading to a climactic chase and an unexpected twist, all set against the backdrop of the historic university town.
The 1326th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1946
- Nationality
- British
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- null
- Words
- Unknown
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- 25th on The Top 100 Crime Novels of All Time (Crime Writers' Association)
- 71st on The Top 100 Mystery Novels of All Time (Mystery Writers of America)
- The 100 Best Crime Novels and Thrillers since 1945 (The Times)
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