# The Black Stage

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- Book: [The Black Stage](https://www.bookquiver.com/anthony-gilbert/the-black-stage) ([The Black Stage.md](https://www.bookquiver.com/anthony-gilbert/the-black-stage.md))
- Authors: [Anthony Gilbert](https://www.bookquiver.com/anthony-gilbert)
- Publisher: the_murder_room
- Medium: ebook
- ISBN: 978-14-7190-983-2
- Published: 2013-04-14
- Language: en_GB
- Binding: E-book

## Description

Some men are born to be murdered Classic crime from one of the greats of the Detection Club Lewis Bishop was born to be murdered - the perfect victim, a man whom many had every reason to hate and fear. When he is suddenly shot dead one night he leaves behind him only unpleasant memories, a flood of relief, and a pretty puzzle for the police - and a case for the irrepressible detective Arthur Crook . . .