What is Cyril Hare best known for?

Cyril Hare is particularly noted for his Golden Age detective fiction, often incorporating legal themes due to his background as a judge. His work is celebrated for its intricate plotting and witty style.

What is the reading order for Cyril Hare's Inspector Mallett series?

The Inspector Mallett series begins with "Tenant for Death," followed by "Death is No Sportsman," and then "When the Wind Blows." While each can be read as a standalone, following the publication order allows for the development of the recurring characters.

Cyril Hare

1900 – 1958

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Cyril Hare, the pseudonym of Alfred Alexander Gordon Clark (4 September 1900, Mickleham, Surrey – 25 August 1958, Mickleham, Surrey), was an English judge and crime writer. [Wikipedia]

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Fiction Mystery Crime Short Stories Classics

Also Known As

Alfred Alexander Gordon Clark, Cyril 1900- Hare, Hare. Cyril, Cyril HARE, C Hare, Clark, Alfred Alexander Gordon, Alfred Alexander Gordon

Featured Works

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Country House Murders

Arthur Conan Doyle

Death Is No Sportsman

Cyril Hare

Inspector Mallett #2

With a Bare Bodkin

Cyril Hare

Francis Pettigrew #2

Best Detective Stories of Cyril Hare

Cyril Hare

Francis Pettigrew

The wind blows death

Cyril Hare

Francis Pettigrew #3

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With a Bare Bodkin

The wind blows death

Best Detective Stories of Cyril Hare

Death Is No Sportsman

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Frequently asked questions

What is Cyril Hare best known for?
Cyril Hare is particularly noted for his Golden Age detective fiction, often incorporating legal themes due to his background as a judge. His work is celebrated for its intricate plotting and witty style.
What is the reading order for Cyril Hare's Inspector Mallett series?
The Inspector Mallett series begins with "Tenant for Death," followed by "Death is No Sportsman," and then "When the Wind Blows." While each can be read as a standalone, following the publication order allows for the development of the recurring characters.