Prussian Blue is a 1947 mystery crime novel by the British writer Anne Hocking.[1] [2] It was her ninth in the series featuring Chief Superintendent William Austen of Scotland Yard. The title refers to Prussian Blue, a blue pigment used by artists. It was published in the United States by Doubleday under the alternative title The Finishing Touch.[3]
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| Author | Anne Hocking |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Series | Chief Inspector William Austen |
| Genre | Mystery crime |
| Publisher | Geoffrey Bles |
Publication date | 1947 |
| Publication place | United Kingdom |
| Media type | |
| Preceded by | Death at the Wedding |
| Followed by | At The Cedars |
Synopsis
editCelebrated British painter Anthony Medway is found dead in his studio on the island of Cyprus. Amongst the chief suspects are his wife, son and mother who all had a strained relationship with him. MacDonald secures leave from military duty in Cairo to travel to Cyprus to assist the local police.
References
editBibliography
edit- Hubin, Allen J. 1981-1985 Supplement to Crime Fiction, 1749-1980. Garland Pub., 1988.
- Nehr, Ellen. Doubleday Crime Club Compendium, 1928-1991. Offspring Press, 1992.
- Reilly, John M. Twentieth Century Crime & Mystery Writers. Springer, 2015.
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