The Specialty of the House and Other Stories: The Complete Mystery Tales, 1948-1978
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Book Overview
Stanley Ellin's first short story, 'The Specialty of the House', about a New York restaurant with a special gourmet menu, was published in Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine in 1948 and caused an immediate sensation, winning him a special Ellery Queen Award. 'The House Party' and 'The Blessington Method' subsequently both won Edgar Awards. Stanley Ellin, who was made a Grand Master of the Mystery Writers of America in 1980, is acknowledged as one of the great masters of the 20th-century short story, and this volume brings together the best of his work in the genre.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0884111474
ISBN13:9780884111474
Release Date:April 2000
Publisher:Amereon Limited
Length:268 Pages
Weight:2.25 lbs.
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Anthologies Contemporary Fiction Literature & Fiction Mystery Mystery, Thriller & SuspenseCustomer Reviews
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One of my very favorite books
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 19 years ago
I came across this book while on vacation in a cabin in Minnesota. I read the entire thing in two days, and loved it so much I considered taking it with me! This was back before the Internet, and it took me nine years to find a copy of it that I could buy. It was worth the wait. These are some of the best short stories I've ever read. They are very well written, original, and gripping tales that are fun to read and reread. If only there were more writers like Mr. Ellin!
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