British Library Publishing The Classic Crime Companion - 2nd Edition, Hardback, 352 Pages

The Classic Crime Companion is Martin Edwards’s guide to 125 works of vintage crime and the development of crime writing in Britain during the first half of the 20th century. It’s for readers who enjoy classic mysteries and anyone looking for an introduction to the genre; this second edition is a 352-page hardback.

Key Features

• 125 Works: Explores a range of vintage crime books.
• Crime History: Follows the development of crime as a literary genre in Britain during the first half of the 20th century.
• Classic Authors: Discusses works by Arthur Conan Doyle, G. K. Chesterton, Agatha Christie, John Dickson Carr, Dorothy L. Sayers, Patricia Highsmith, Dashiell Hammett and Julian Symons.
• Reader’s Guide: Offers inspiration for established crime readers and guidance for those new to the genre.

Specifications

• Author: Martin Edwards
• Format: Hardback
• Pages: 352
• Publisher: British Library Publishing
• Edition: 2nd
• Publication Date: 29 Sept. 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0712369953
• ISBN-13: 978-0712369954
• Dimensions: 15.6 x 2.9 x 15.6 cm (6.1 x 1.1 x 6.1 in)
• Weight: 854 g (30.1 oz)
• Release Date: 2026-09-29