The Wooden Overcoat. Illustrated
Pamela Branch
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Ebook in EPUB format. Available for immediate download after we receive your order
Publisher:
Asimis Books
Asimis Books
DRM:
Open - No Protection
Open - No Protection
Publication Year:
2025
2025
ISBN-13:
9786178702748
Description:
The Wooden Overcoat is a delightfully dark and witty mystery novel by Pamela Branch, first published in 1951. Set in post-war London, the story follows the peculiar happenings at the A.A. – Association of Former Convicts, a seemingly respectable organization run by ex-criminals who’ve gone (mostly) straight. When a murdered man ends up in their offices, the eccentric members scramble to avoid scandal—and worse, police attention—by hiding the body, only to find themselves entangled in a farcical web of lies, blackmail, and multiple corpses.
Blending sharp British humor with a clever plot and a cast of quirky characters, The Wooden Overcoat is a fast-paced and unconventional whodunit. Pamela Branch’s unique voice and flair for the absurd make this a standout in mid-century crime fiction, appealing to fans of both classic mystery and dark comedy.
Blending sharp British humor with a clever plot and a cast of quirky characters, The Wooden Overcoat is a fast-paced and unconventional whodunit. Pamela Branch’s unique voice and flair for the absurd make this a standout in mid-century crime fiction, appealing to fans of both classic mystery and dark comedy.