{"product_id":"michael-gilbert-smallbone-deceased-1973-1st-turkish-book-turkey","title":"Michael Gilbert – Smallbone Deceased 1973 1st Turkish Book Turkey","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"113\"\u003eMichael Gilbert – Kasadaki Ceset (Smallbone Deceased) – Milliyet Yayınları Turkish Edition (1973) – First Edition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"999\" data-start=\"262\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(170, 26, 23);\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"281\" data-start=\"278\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"115\" data-end=\"467\"\u003eThis is the Turkish first edition of Smallbone Deceased, published under the title Kasadaki Ceset by Milliyet Yayınları in 1973. Written by Michael Gilbert, a respected British crime writer, the novel combines classic detective fiction with legal and procedural elements, offering a tightly constructed and intellectually engaging mystery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"469\" data-end=\"954\"\u003eThe story begins with the discovery of a body hidden inside a safe in a respectable publishing firm, an unusual and striking premise that immediately sets the tone for a complex investigation. As the case unfolds, the inquiry moves through layers of professional relationships, personal secrets, and hidden motives within the seemingly orderly world of the firm. The investigation gradually reveals that beneath the surface lies a network of deception and carefully concealed tensions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"956\" data-end=\"1256\"\u003eMichael Gilbert is known for his precise plotting and his ability to integrate legal and investigative perspectives into his narratives. His work often reflects a balance between traditional detective fiction and modern procedural storytelling, making his novels both structured and character-driven.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1258\" data-end=\"1623\"\u003eFor collectors, this 1973 Turkish first edition represents part of the strong tradition of British crime fiction translated into Turkish during the early 1970s. Published by Milliyet Yayınları, it reflects the continued popularity of intelligently crafted mysteries among Turkish readers. Its distinctive premise and author reputation make it a notable collectible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2165\" data-end=\"2413\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(170, 26, 23);\"\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1625\" data-end=\"1685\"\u003e• Title: Kasadaki Ceset (Smallbone Deceased)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1687\" data-end=\"1714\"\u003e• Author: Michael Gilbert\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1716\" data-end=\"1749\"\u003e• Publisher: Milliyet Yayınları\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1751\" data-end=\"1777\"\u003e• Publication Year: 1973\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1779\" data-end=\"1805\"\u003e• Edition: First Edition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1807\" data-end=\"1828\"\u003e• Language: Turkish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1830\" data-end=\"1847\"\u003e• Format: Novel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1849\" data-end=\"1893\"\u003e• Genre: Crime fiction, mystery, detective\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1895\" data-end=\"1964\"\u003e• Themes: Hidden crime, workplace secrets, investigation, deception\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1966\" data-end=\"2033\"\u003e• Narrative Style: Structured detective story with legal elements\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2035\" data-end=\"2119\"\u003e• Collector Appeal: Early Turkish first edition of a classic British mystery novel\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Turkrex Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48277813297290,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/3687\/7450\/files\/1_151a4266-488b-43ae-b060-9fb497bdfd49.jpg?v=1776761974","url":"https:\/\/turkrexcollectables.com\/products\/michael-gilbert-smallbone-deceased-1973-1st-turkish-book-turkey","provider":"Turkrex Collectables","version":"1.0","type":"link"}