Hedley Nicholson

2 books in series
4 out of 5 stars 27 ratings

The Spoilt Kill Publisher's summary

1950s Staffordshire. Within the clay tanks at the pottery company Shentall's, a body has been found. Amid cries of industrial espionage and sabotage of this leader of the pottery industry, there is a case of bitter murder to solve for Inspector Hedley Nicholson.

Kelly's mystery won the CWA Gold Dagger Award in 1961 for its impeccable sense of place and detail, and for the emotional weight of its central crime. The novel is part of a shift from the cosiness of crime novels before to mysteries characterised by their psychological interest and affecting realism. An influential classic.

©1961 Estate of Mary Kelly (P)2021 Soundings
Show more Show less
You're getting a free audiobook


You're getting a free audiobook.

$14.95 per month after 30 days. Cancel anytime.
Product List
  • Book 1

    Regular price: $26.90 or 1 credit

    Sale price: $26.90 or 1 credit

  • Book 2

    Regular price: $26.12 or 1 credit

    Sale price: $26.12 or 1 credit