Death of a Swagman by Arthur W. Upfield

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Book name:	Death of a Swagman (2024)
Category:	Mystery
Author:	Arthur W. Upfield
Pages:	224 pages
ISBN13:	0684174820
ISBN:	0684174820
Language:	English
Publication data:	March 1, 1982, 8 a.m.

Merino is an isolated town in New South Wales. Posing as a laborer, Bony goes there to investigate the murder of a vagrant and soon discovers a murderous tangle of motives and suspects. There are some very engaging characters and some excellent trakcing scenes leading to a suspenseful finish.

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Arthur W. Upfield

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Aka Arthur Upfield

Arthur William Upfield (1 September 1890 – 13 February 1964) was an Australian writer, best known for his works of detective fiction featuring Detective Inspector Napoleon Bonaparte ('Bony') of the Queensland Police Force, a half-caste Aborigine.

Born in England, Upfield moved to Australia in 1910 and fought with the Australian military during the First World War. Following his war service, he travelled extensively throughout Australia, obtaining a knowledge of Australian Abori… Read more