A bundle of novels from the pen of Macdonald Hastings, all featuring his amateur sleuth Montague Cork, “Pompous, insufferably proper, and British to the core, Cork will capture your imagination and keep you laughing even though you may be on the edge of your seat.”
Cork on the Water - 1st edition, 1956
When his insurance company is asked to pay out a beneficiary claim, Montague Cork instinctively smells something fishy. Who is the decomposing corpse fly-fished from the best salmon-fishing beat in northern Scotland. Why do so many sinister people queue up to foil his investigation?
Cork in Bottle - 1st edition, 1957
Cork uncovers a complex web of intrigue and deception within the seemingly genteel world of vintage wines. The story details a puzzling crime, challenging readers to follow Cork’s astute observations and deductions. Hastings masterfully illustrates a suspenseful plot, maintaining a witty and sophisticated tone throughout this compelling whodunit.
Cork and the Serpent - 1st edition, 1959
The story revolves around the violent killing of Mr. Norwitch, discovered stabbed in a London antique shop. Drawing directly from the author's own real-life background working in an antique store, the novel vividly captures the eccentric atmosphere, hidden corners, and trade craft of the antique business
Cork in the Doghouse - 1st edition, 1961
Cork now heads the insurance company he has worked for all his life. He is nearing retirement but struggles to step back. One of his staff members controversially insures a dog for a massive sum of money. Honey is a Staffordshire bull terrier and her owner died leaving all of his money to the dog, until Honey dies, then the money goes to the descendants of the dog owner. There’s obviously an incentive for Honey’s life to be cut short…
All of these books are originals, published by Penguin Books. All books are in Good condition but please note there may be corner folds, inscriptions, signs of wear etc. inside some of these books and not shown in photographs which form part of the description.
A bundle of novels from the pen of Macdonald Hastings, all featuring his amateur sleuth Montague Cork, “Pompous, insufferably proper, and British to the core, Cork will capture your imagination and keep you laughing even though you may be on the edge of your seat.”
Cork on the Water - 1st edition, 1956
When his insurance company is asked to pay out a beneficiary claim, Montague Cork instinctively smells something fishy. Who is the decomposing corpse fly-fished from the best salmon-fishing beat in northern Scotland. Why do so many sinister people queue up to foil his investigation?
Cork in Bottle - 1st edition, 1957
Cork uncovers a complex web of intrigue and deception within the seemingly genteel world of vintage wines. The story details a puzzling crime, challenging readers to follow Cork’s astute observations and deductions. Hastings masterfully illustrates a suspenseful plot, maintaining a witty and sophisticated tone throughout this compelling whodunit.
Cork and the Serpent - 1st edition, 1959
The story revolves around the violent killing of Mr. Norwitch, discovered stabbed in a London antique shop. Drawing directly from the author's own real-life background working in an antique store, the novel vividly captures the eccentric atmosphere, hidden corners, and trade craft of the antique business
Cork in the Doghouse - 1st edition, 1961
Cork now heads the insurance company he has worked for all his life. He is nearing retirement but struggles to step back. One of his staff members controversially insures a dog for a massive sum of money. Honey is a Staffordshire bull terrier and her owner died leaving all of his money to the dog, until Honey dies, then the money goes to the descendants of the dog owner. There’s obviously an incentive for Honey’s life to be cut short…
All of these books are originals, published by Penguin Books. All books are in Good condition but please note there may be corner folds, inscriptions, signs of wear etc. inside some of these books and not shown in photographs which form part of the description.
