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The Division Bell Mystery Ellen Wilkinson

The Division Bell Mystery By Ellen Wilkinson

The Division Bell Mystery by Ellen Wilkinson


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Summary

Originally published in 1932, this was the only mystery novel to be written by Ellen Wilkinson, one of the first women to be elected to Parliament. Wilkinson offers a unique insider's perspective of political scandal, replete with sharp satire.

The Division Bell Mystery Summary

The Division Bell Mystery by Ellen Wilkinson

`Through the double clamour of Big Ben and the shrill sound of the bell rang a revolver shot.' A financier is found shot in the House of Commons. Suspecting foul play, Robert West, a parliamentary private secretary, takes on the role of amateur sleuth. Used to turning a blind eye to covert dealings, West must now uncover the shocking secret behind the man's demise, amid distractions from the press and the dead man's enigmatic daughter. Originally published in 1932, this was the only mystery novel to be written by Ellen Wilkinson, one of the first women to be elected to Parliament. Wilkinson offers a unique insider's perspective of political scandal, replete with sharp satire.

About Ellen Wilkinson

Ellen Wilkinson (1891-1947) was a Labour Party politician, who played a prominent role in the Jarrow March and served as Minister of Education from July 1945 until her death.

Additional information

GOR009344329
9780712352413
0712352414
The Division Bell Mystery by Ellen Wilkinson
Used - Very Good
Paperback
British Library Publishing
20180810
256
N/A
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