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London Particular

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London Particular
First edition
AuthorChristianna Brand
Cover artistFreda Nichols
LanguageEnglish
SeriesInspector Cockrill
GenreMystery
PublisherMichael Joseph
Publication date
1952
Publication placeUnited Kingdom
Media typePrint
Preceded byDeath of Jezebel 
Followed byTour de Force 

London Particular is a 1952 mystery crime novel by the British writer Christianna Brand.[1] It is the fifth in a series of novels featuring her fictional police detective Inspector Cockrill and also portrays another of her characters Inspector Charlesworth. It was published in the United States in 1953 under the alternative title of Fog of Doubt.

Synopsis

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During a dense London fog, a Belgian man Raoul Vernet has his head staved in while on his way to visit Doctor Evans and his family. Due to the poor visibility it is unclear who has committed the murder, although several have motives.

References

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  1. ^ Rielly p.170

Bibliography

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  • Bargainnier, Earl F. & Dove George N. Cops and Constables: American and British Fictional Policemen. Popular Press, 1986.
  • Reilly, John M. Twentieth Century Crime & Mystery Writers. Springer, 2015.