--- product_id: 251788544 title: "The Belting Inheritance (British Library Crime Classics)" price: "114.73 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/251788544-the-belting-inheritance-british-library-crime-classics store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # The Belting Inheritance (British Library Crime Classics) **Price:** 114.73 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Belting Inheritance (British Library Crime Classics) - **How much does it cost?** 114.73 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/251788544-the-belting-inheritance-british-library-crime-classics) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description desertcart.com: The Belting Inheritance (British Library Crime Classics): 9781464210877: Symons, Julian, Edwards, Martin: Books Review: An especially good mystery by a reliable writer - An appealing, entertaining mystery by a young Julian Symons, more fun in many ways than his later more well-known work. Many thanks to the British Library Crime Classics for bringing it back. Review: The Belting Inheritance - Good idea, some plotting flaws - A thriller published in 1964 and authored by longtime British crimewriter Julian Symons, "The Belting Inheritance" uses as its core a gripping idea, the return from war of someone long thought dead. This plot archetype is perhaps best known from "The Return of Martin Guerre" and hinted at but not exploited in the BBC miniseries "Downton Abbey". Symons effort predates both of these and plants the idea in the aftermath of World War II. "The Belting Inheritance" is a very traditional British thriller in many ways: a rich upper class family living in an antiquated country villa, a self-conscious narrator who is part of this family yet not really part of it, and an often wry tone. Symons assembles the story well, with the first half of "Belting" showing a knack for plotting and for foreshadowing and setting up plot developments. The basic idea of the storyline is absolutely compelling. I should mention that I have read this book twice, once many years ago and just recently as I had vivid memories of the first reading. Any book that can evoke such a response can't be a bad one. That said, I saw significant weaknesses in plotting later in "Belting" that prevent me from giving it five stars. The most prominent problem occurs in the narrator's visit to Paris, where most of the cast of characters from Belting reassembles, for reasons that are not convincingly explained. The narrator's visit to Brighton is also marred by unbelievable coincidences. In short, a basic idea that grabs you, a convincing exposition and lazy plotting round off for 4 stars. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #1,421,768 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #2,539 in Traditional Detective Mysteries (Books) #9,806 in Historical Mystery #23,715 in Classic Literature & Fiction | | Customer Reviews | 4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars (395) | | Dimensions | 5.25 x 0.58 x 8 inches | | ISBN-10 | 146421087X | | ISBN-13 | 978-1464210877 | | Item Weight | 2.31 pounds | | Language | English | | Part of series | British Library Crime Classics | | Print length | 232 pages | | Publication date | January 1, 2019 | | Publisher | Poisoned Pen Press | ## Images ![The Belting Inheritance (British Library Crime Classics) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81KwyQL-AXL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An especially good mystery by a reliable writer *by V***H on July 21, 2019* An appealing, entertaining mystery by a young Julian Symons, more fun in many ways than his later more well-known work. Many thanks to the British Library Crime Classics for bringing it back. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Belting Inheritance - Good idea, some plotting flaws *by J***2 on July 25, 2012* A thriller published in 1964 and authored by longtime British crimewriter Julian Symons, "The Belting Inheritance" uses as its core a gripping idea, the return from war of someone long thought dead. This plot archetype is perhaps best known from "The Return of Martin Guerre" and hinted at but not exploited in the BBC miniseries "Downton Abbey". Symons effort predates both of these and plants the idea in the aftermath of World War II. "The Belting Inheritance" is a very traditional British thriller in many ways: a rich upper class family living in an antiquated country villa, a self-conscious narrator who is part of this family yet not really part of it, and an often wry tone. Symons assembles the story well, with the first half of "Belting" showing a knack for plotting and for foreshadowing and setting up plot developments. The basic idea of the storyline is absolutely compelling. I should mention that I have read this book twice, once many years ago and just recently as I had vivid memories of the first reading. Any book that can evoke such a response can't be a bad one. That said, I saw significant weaknesses in plotting later in "Belting" that prevent me from giving it five stars. The most prominent problem occurs in the narrator's visit to Paris, where most of the cast of characters from Belting reassembles, for reasons that are not convincingly explained. The narrator's visit to Brighton is also marred by unbelievable coincidences. In short, a basic idea that grabs you, a convincing exposition and lazy plotting round off for 4 stars. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A delightful read *by G***G on May 1, 2019* I've read a couple of Symons' earlier mysteries lately and have enjoyed both of them despite the fact that both had the sort of plots I usually don't like. They were light, literate, and well written. The Belting Inheritance employs one of the oldest mystery plots, the appearance of an heir long thought dead, yet it is given an interesting spin by being told from the viewpoint of a teenage boy. The story proceeds with all the speed of a Hardy Boy mystery, with just enough mystery, romance, and suspense to keep things moving. Though originally published in 1965, it most resembles the best sort of mystery from the Golden Age. As a footnote, I particularly liked the production values of the book. The British Library Crime Classics series employs vintage artwork that add to the feel of the book and I appreciate the very readable typeface and font size of the print edition. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/251788544-the-belting-inheritance-british-library-crime-classics](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/251788544-the-belting-inheritance-british-library-crime-classics) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-08-18*