LORAC, E. C. R. Crime Counter Crime. London: Collins (for Crime Club). 1938.
8vo. Original red cloth with black lettering to spine; unclipped illustrated dust jacket; pp. [vi], 286, [2]; rubbing to top and bottom of spine, significant foxing to top edge and minimal foxing to all edges and throughout, minor tear to bottom of dust jacket spine and some staining to rear panel; prior ownership stamp to front pastedown and bookseller's ticket "The Holliday" to rear pastedown; otherwise very good.
First edition, fourth impression. E. C. R. Lorac is the pseudonym of Edith Caroline Rivett-Carnac, a British author born in 1894, and best known for her contributions to the detective fiction genre, particularly during the "Golden Age of Detective Fiction." Lorac wrote numerous mystery novels and is best known for her Inspector Macdonald series.
Lorac's works often feature intricate plots, well-drawn characters, and a strong sense of place, and her writing is characterised by a focus on the puzzle and the fair play aspect of detective fiction, making her novels popular among fans of classic whodunits. With her keen eye for detail, the reality of her English settings brings a strong sense of authenticity to her stories. E. C. R. Lorac's works were well-received during her lifetime, but her writing fell somewhat into obscurity in the decades following her death.
Crime Counter Crime relays the suspicious death of a well-known Communist while speeding in his car on his way to an election and is layered with political tension throughout all the twists along the way.
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