Penguin 1st Edition, published 1958.
The relatives of Sir Basil Roper are gathering to celebrate Christmas at the family's ancestral home in Yorkshire. While the ancient estate has remained unchanged for centuries, the surrounding area now features neon signs, a textile mill, and a brewery.
Even so, Arthur Ferryman is happy to be there and looking forward to a peaceful holiday. Unfortunately, many of his cousins have taken up pistol shooting for a new hobby. Making matters worse, the family learns that Basil plans to sell the place. With the mood of the party soured, quarreling begins, and tension mounts. Before you can say, "Bah humbug," a gun is fired, and one of the revelers is shot…
Condition grading: Good Minus. Light crease to top right corner of front cover. Creases to top corners of rear cover. Wear to parts of spine. Foxing to both covers. Wear to spine. Binding tight. The photographs form part of the description.
Penguin 1st Edition, published 1958.
The relatives of Sir Basil Roper are gathering to celebrate Christmas at the family's ancestral home in Yorkshire. While the ancient estate has remained unchanged for centuries, the surrounding area now features neon signs, a textile mill, and a brewery.
Even so, Arthur Ferryman is happy to be there and looking forward to a peaceful holiday. Unfortunately, many of his cousins have taken up pistol shooting for a new hobby. Making matters worse, the family learns that Basil plans to sell the place. With the mood of the party soured, quarreling begins, and tension mounts. Before you can say, "Bah humbug," a gun is fired, and one of the revelers is shot…
Condition grading: Good Minus. Light crease to top right corner of front cover. Creases to top corners of rear cover. Wear to parts of spine. Foxing to both covers. Wear to spine. Binding tight. The photographs form part of the description.
