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  • The Classic Collection of C.H.B. Kitchin. Illustrated

    Death of My Aunt, The Sensitive One, The Birthday Party, Ten Pollitt Place, and Others

    The Classic Collection of C. H. B. Kitchin is a compelling illustrated volume that brings together the most notable works of a distinctive voice in Golden Age crime fiction. Featuring titles such as Death of My Aunt, The Sensitive One, The Birthday Party, Ten Pollitt Place, and other intriguing stories, this collection offers readers a fascinating glimpse into the darker corners of human nature. ... Read more

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  • Crime at Christmas

    C. H. B. Kitchin's "Crime at Christmas" is a captivating murder mystery that revels in the intricate interplay of familial dynamics and the festive spirit. Set against the backdrop of the holiday season, the narrative unfolds within a seemingly idyllic household, where the warmth of Christmas is abruptly shattered by the discovery of a sinister crime. Kitchin's prose is characterized by a ... Read more

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  • Death of My Aunt

    Enriched edition. A Captivating English Countryside Murder Mystery with Dark Secrets and Psychological Depth

    In "Death of My Aunt," C. H. B. Kitchin crafts a darkly comedic exploration of grief and inheritance as it intertwines with eccentric familial relationships. The story follows the narrator, whose seemingly mundane life is irrevocably altered upon the death of his wealthy and cantankerous aunt. Kitchin employs sharp wit and a conversational narrative style, rich in irony and character-driven humor, ... Read more

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  • Crime at Christmas

    A Christmas party in Hampstead is rudely interrupted by a violent death. Can the murderer be one of the relatives and intimate friends celebrating the festive season in the great house? The stockbroker sleuth Malcolm Warren investigates, in this brilliantly witty mystery from this classic crime writer. First published in 1934, the second in the Malcolm Warren series sees our some-time detective ... Read more

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  • Death of My Aunt

    C.H.B. (Clifford Henry Benn) Kitchin (1895-1967)Until half-past six, the fifteenth of June was much the same as many other Fridays. Business was slack, and my work did not fill the hours which I had to spend in the office. At six o’clock I took my grimy hat from its peg, and after the innumerable “good-nights” which commercial etiquette seems to demand walked down Throgmorton Street without ... Read more

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  • The Sensitive One

    Series series Valancourt 20th Century Classics
    "Mr. Kitchin has achieved a very considerable feat . . . written with amazing economy . . . in short, it is a work of art." - Spectator"A writer who deserves to be admired and cherished." - Francis King"Mr. Kitchin is one of the cleverest, most intellectual, and most challenging of our novelists, and he has the rare merit of giving these qualities the flavour of a personality: they humanise and ... Read more

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  • Death of His Uncle

    Malcolm Warren, a young English stockbroker, is asked by a friend, Dick Findlay, to look into the disappearance of Findlay's uncle. ... Read more

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  • Dispossession

    Dispossession by C. H. B. Kitchin is a subtle mystery story that explores themes of property, justice, and human motives. The narrative begins with a seemingly ordinary dispute involving ownership and inheritance, but the situation quickly becomes more complicated as hidden interests and personal conflicts emerge. When a person suddenly loses control of something that rightfully belongs to them, ... Read more

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  • The Book of Life

    Set in the twilight of the Edwardian age, The Book of Life is the story of Francis Froxwell, an orphan caught between his mother's family, kind but common, and his father's family, the proud and wealthy Froxwells. Aged ten, Francis goes to live with the Froxwells and becomes fascinated with his grandfather's ledger, the 'Book of Life', in which each family member's prospective inheritance is ... Read more

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  • Death of His Uncle

    In "Death of His Uncle," C. H. B. Kitchin intricately weaves a tale that dissects the nuances of familial relationships, grief, and the intricate dance of wealth and morality. The narrative unfolds through a lens of psychological realism, enriched by a keen understanding of human emotions. Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century England, Kitchin's prose is both eloquent and unadorned, ... Read more

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  • Ten Pollitt Place

    'Mr Kitchin is an enjoyably ruthless writer.' - Punch'Ten Pollitt Place is written in another language. It is another world. . . . [T]he observation is delightful. It is beautifully done.' - The Observer'Mr Kitchin is still writing the traditional, well-bred, upper-English-middle-class novel. He does it finely, with a loving art.' - The Spectator'Before the end of this year someone in this house ... Read more

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  • Death of His Uncle

    Uncertainty and Deception: A Golden Age Mystery Novel

    In C. H. B. Kitchin's compelling novel, "Death of His Uncle," readers are drawn into a meticulously crafted narrative that seamlessly weaves elements of mystery, familial disillusionment, and introspective reflection. Set against the backdrop of post-World War I Britain, the novel employs a rich, descriptive prose style that reveals the intricate complexities of human relationships and societal ... Read more

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