British Library Crime Classics: Death in Ambush Mystery Book - Image 1

£8.22

British Library Publishing British Library Crime Classics: Death in Ambush Mystery Book

Name: British Library Crime Classics: Death in Ambush Mystery Book
Brand: British Library Publishing
Price: 8.22 GBP
Availability: InStock

Crime & Mystery

It has never been this cheap. We have no record of a lower price.

£8 today · cheaper than every other day in the last 3 months

NEW HERE?

Amazon shows you one price. We show you all of them.

Tosheroon watches Amazon prices so you don't have to. Every product on Amazon has a price history — we make it visible. Set the price you'd actually pay, and we'll email you the second it gets there. No app, no account, one email.

WHAT'S ON THIS PAGE

↓ Price chart
when this has been cheap or pricey

↓ Forecast
where the price is heading next

↓ Statistics
all-time high & low, recent range

↑ Price alert
name your number, we'll email you

Price History & Forecast

Grey patches = out of stock. Cheaper = lower on the chart. Hover for exact prices.

Last 66 days · 66 data points (no recent data)

Historical

Generating forecast…

Price Distribution

Price distribution over 66 days • 4 price levels

Days at Price

Current Price

Price Analysis

Most common price: £9.75 (58 days, 87.9%)

Price range: £8.22 - £9.75

Price levels: 4 different prices over 66 days

Description

Experience a classic vintage mystery with Death in Ambush, part of the British Library Crime Classics series. Set in a peaceful Kentish village during the Christmas season, this story follows Dr. Sandys and his wife as their holiday festivities are interrupted by an enigmatic widow and the sudden death of a local nobleman, Sir Henry Metcalfe. When the pompous ceramic collector dies unexpectedly, the festive atmosphere turns dark. Liane 'Lee' Crauford senses danger among Metcalfe's social circle and joins forces with Detective-Inspector Hugh Gordon to hunt for the killer. This gripping tale is a rare find, having been republished for the first time since 1952. Perfect for fans of crime and mystery, this book brings a lost era of detective fiction back to life. Whether you enjoy traditional village mysteries or character-driven investigations, this volume offers a nostalgic journey into a classic murder mystery setting. Add this piece of literary history to your collection today.

Key Features

Vintage mystery experience with this rare title republished for the first time since 1952.

Classic British crime setting located in a tranquil Kentish village during the Christmas season.

Engaging detective duo featuring Liane 'Lee' Crauford and Detective-Inspector Hugh Gordon.

Part of the respected British Library Crime Classics collection for mystery enthusiasts.

Captivating plot involving an enigmatic widow and the sudden death of a local nobleman.

Product Specifications

Brand: British Library Publishing
Format: paperback
ASIN: 071235588X
Category: Books > Subjects > Science Fiction & Fantasy > Science Fiction > Crime & Mystery
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 10 October 2025
Listed Since: 24 April 2025

Barcode

No barcode data available

British Library Publishing British Library Crime Classics: Death in Ambush Mystery Book

It has never been this cheap. We have no record of a lower price.

Price History & Forecast

Price Distribution

Price Analysis

Description

Key Features

Product Specifications

Barcode

Similar Products You Might Like

Zaffre Murder at the Christmas Emporium - Mystery Novel

Murder At Midwinter - Harvill Secker Cozy Christmas Mystery

Michael O'Mara Murder by Christmas - Mystery Puzzle Book

Murder at Mistletoe Manor: A cosy Christmas murder mystery and the perfect festive crime novel to curl up with

The Big Book of Christmas Mysteries

Constable - A Lively Midwinter Murder: Three Dahlias Mysteries

Simon & Schuster The Christmas Jigsaw Murders Mystery Book

Nosy Crow Murder at Christmas - Childrens Mystery Book

DIE ROSENHEIM-COPS-DIE - MOVIE [DVD] [2009]

Murder Under the Mistletoe: A Canon Clement Christmas Novella (Canon Clement Mystery)

The Winter Dead - Detective Shona Oliver Crime Thriller 6

St. Marin's Cozy Mystery Set

Acorn The Brokenwood Mysteries Series 11 - DVD

The Last Devil To Die - Thursday Murder Club Book 4 by Richard Osman

A Lesson in Dying by Ann Cleeves - Inspector Ramsay Mystery

Quercus - The Christmas Eve Murders Mystery Novel

Simon & Schuster - The Christmas Cracker Killer Mystery Book

Close to Death - New Sunday Times Bestseller by Anthony Horowitz

Miss Winter in the Library with a Knife - Murder Mystery Book

Foblit ltd Richard Osman 4-Book Set - Thursday Murder Club & More

Merry Murdle: THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING SERIES: 25 Fiendishly Festive Murder Mystery Logic Puzzles (Murdle Puzzle Series)

Villeroy & Boch - Christmas Toy's Memory Advent calendar 2025 multicoloured, Xmas, crockery Advent calendar with 24 doors, Christmas decoration, premium porcelain

Victorian Christmas in Print (Nineteenth-Century Major Lives and Letters)

Penguin Advent Calendar Murder Mystery - 24 Doors, 23 Clues, 1 Killer