Murder as a Fine Art is a 1953 detective novel by Carol Carnac, the pen name of the British writer Edith Caroline Rivett.[1] It is the ninth of fourteen novels featuring the character of Inspector Julian Rivers of Scotland Yard.[2]
 First edition | |
| Author | Carol Carnac |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Series | Inspector Julian Rivers |
| Genre | Detective |
| Publisher | Collins |
Publication date | 1953 |
| Publication place | United Kingdom |
| Media type | |
| Preceded by | Crossed Skis |
| Followed by | A Policeman at the Door |
Synopsis
editThe newly formed Ministry of Fine Arts is seemingly a cursed institution. The first minister dies just after taking office and a second not long afterwards. A third death occurs when a huge bust topples down and crushes Edwin Pompfret the permanent secretary of the department.
References
editBibliography
edit- Cooper, John & Pike, B.A. Artists in Crime: An Illustrated Survey of Crime Fiction First Edition Dustwrappers, 1920-1970. Scolar Press, 1995.
- Hubin, Allen J. Crime Fiction, 1749-1980: A Comprehensive Bibliography. Garland Publishing, 1984.
- Nichols, Victoria & Thompson, Susan. Silk Stalkings: More Women Write of Murder. Scarecrow Press, 1998.
- Reilly, John M. Twentieth Century Crime & Mystery Writers. Springer, 2015.
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