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Warrant For X (Anthony Gethryn) Paperback – September 12, 1983

by Philip MacDonald (Author)
4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 12 ratings
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A brief shopping list is the only clue Anthony Gethryn has to help Sheldon Garrett, an American dramatist, find the two women he accidently overheard plotting a crime
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  1. Print length
    286 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Vintage
  4. Publication date
    September 12, 1983
  5. ISBN-10
    0394716604
  6. ISBN-13
    978-0394716602
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Vintage; First Edition (September 12, 1983)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 286 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0394716604
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0394716602
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 6.4 ounces
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 12 ratings

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4.1 out of 5 stars
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Patto
5.0 out of 5 stars Gethryn works through layers of crime — and tries to stop a future crime
Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2018
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Anthony Gethryn, gentleman sleuth, shares the sleuthing honors in this book with visiting American playwright, Thomas Sheldon Garrett.

Tom overhears a conversation in a teashop that makes him think a crime will be committed — probably a child kidnapped and someone harmed in the process. Scotland Yard is not interested in crimes that haven’t happened yet. The eccentric Gethryn is the only person who takes Tom’s story seriously.

Tom is nearly murdered for his championing of the unknown victims of the unknown villain. He is compensated, however, by a romantic involvement with a beautiful young woman. Philip MacDonald is adept at introducing a love interest amidst terror and bloodshed.

The plot is a suspenseful mix of murder, blackmail, and kidnapping. Gethryn thinks a lot, and the myriad policemen who work with him run around a lot all over England and Scotland investigating. The inquiries are exciting if frustrating. The villain is mysteriously unmemorable, poorly described by everyone who’s seen him.

Warrant for X is a richly detailed crime novel, first published in 1938. It offers plenty of action and a variety of characters both attractive and sinister. The writing and plotting are up to the high standards of Philip MacDonald’s other Anthony Gethryn mysteries.
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Joan Martin
3.0 out of 5 stars Cover not in good condition
Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2020
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The cover is not in"Good" condition. The interior is fine.
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Tuppence
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful book wonderful service!
Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2023
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So happy to to receive this out of print book in perfect condition! Arrived super fast at a reasonable price!! Appreciate the effect and wonderful service!☺️
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Reidar Dittmann, Jr.
5.0 out of 5 stars Fun, Fast and Literate
Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2016
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I don't believe that Philip MacDonald is as well-read as he ought to be. This is a terrific book, well-written, fast-paced, and very literate. His command of the English language is superb, without ever being showy. It just adds a richness that helps tell the story and brings the characters and situations vividly to life. I dare anyone who likes British mysteries to put this down once they've started.
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Bing C.
4.0 out of 5 stars Loved this book
Reviewed in the United States on November 26, 2013
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This book provided the basis for a great movie made back in the 1950's called "23 Paces To Baker Street'" starring Van Johnson. I loved the movie but when I wanted to buy it on Amazon, it was not available in a good format. Then someone who was reviewing the movie said, "If you liked the movie, you will LOVE the book." That is the first time I knew that there was a book involved so I looked it up and bought it. It was a great read and a good purchase. A little shop-worn, but in good condition.
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Ronald Watson
5.0 out of 5 stars Like to read mysteries
Reviewed in the United States on September 29, 2015
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Remarkable read. Philip MacDonald sure can weave a plot to keep you turning the pages. This was my second MacDonald book, after "The Rasp", and I found it moor suspenseful, if that is possible. Like to read mysteries, then read this one.
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Richard A. Frederick
3.0 out of 5 stars Well Written in an Old British Style
Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2016
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Well written in an old British style. Interesting enough if one is into that style.
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Philip R. Beck
5.0 out of 5 stars I bought it because it's the basis of a film I like, 23 Paces to Baker Street
Reviewed in the United States on July 3, 2017
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Intriguing book. I bought it because it's the basis of a film I like, 23 Paces to Baker Street.
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Jean Neal
1.0 out of 5 stars Already have under its original na Me, quite maddening
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 20, 2015
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This book was originally The Nursemaid who Disappeared which I already have. This habit of renaming books has cost me quite a lot of money over the years. It is quite maddening almost fraudulent
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