×


 x 

Shopping cart
26%OFFRudolph Fisher - The Conjure-Man Dies: A Harlem Mystery: The first ever African-American crime novel - 9780008216474 - V9780008216474
Stock image for illustration purposes only - book cover, edition or condition may vary.

The Conjure-Man Dies: A Harlem Mystery: The first ever African-American crime novel

€ 14.99
€ 11.08
You save € 3.91!
FREE Delivery in Ireland
Description for The Conjure-Man Dies: A Harlem Mystery: The first ever African-American crime novel Paperback. Series: The Detective Club. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: FC; FFC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 130. Weight in Grams: 270.

One of Buzzfeed’s Most Anticipated Books of 2021.
“This trailblazing work of fiction is notable for its depiction of Harlem’s African American society and culture in the 1930s” –Bookpage

When the body of N’Gana Frimbo, the African conjure-man, is discovered in his consultation room, Perry Dart, one of Harlem’s ten Black police detectives, is called in to investigate. Together with Dr Archer, a physician from across ... Read more

The Conjure-Man Dies was the very first detective novel written by an African-American. A distinguished doctor and accomplished musician and dramatist, Rudolph Fisher was one of the principal writers of the Harlem Renaissance, but died in 1934 aged only 37. With a gripping plot and vividly drawn characters, Fisher’s witty novel is a remarkable time capsule of one of the most exciting eras in the history of Black fiction.

This crime classic is introduced by New York crime writer Stanley Ellin, and includes Rudolph Fisher’s last published story, ‘John Archer’s Nose’, in which Perry Dart and Dr Archer return to solve the case of a young man murdered in his own bed.

Show Less

Product Details

Format
Paperback
Publication date
2021
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers United Kingdom
Number of pages
304
Condition
New
Series
The Detective Club
Number of Pages
304
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780008216474
SKU
V9780008216474
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 5 to 9 working days
Ref
99-99

About Rudolph Fisher
One of the premier writers of the Harlem Renaissance, Rudolph Fisher wrote stories depicting the multifaceted black urban experience that are still acclaimed today for their humor, grace, and objective view of Harlem life. Through his words, wrote the New York Times Book Review, ‘one feels, smells, and tastes his Harlem; its people come alive and one cares about them.’ ... Read more

Reviews for The Conjure-Man Dies: A Harlem Mystery: The first ever African-American crime novel
‘Highly readable, wholly entertaining.’–Stanley Ellin ‘A well-constructed thriller of a little-known side of Harlem life, with a Black detective to solve the crime and with just enough humour on the side.’–Rumana McManis, New York Times ‘A ... Read more

Goodreads reviews for The Conjure-Man Dies: A Harlem Mystery: The first ever African-American crime novel


Subscribe to our newsletter

News on special offers, signed editions & more!