Penguin 1st Edition, published 1959.
The new Sir Geoffrey Buller is working in an office when he unexpectedly inherits the title and Forde Manor with its collection of priceless art. Widow, Betty Stanton, takes the post of housekeeper and is surprised when she finds Sir Geoffrey is having paintings cleaned. The house is empty and Sir Geoffrey in Italy when disaster strikes. Inspector French reconstructs the cunning and complex crime from a mosaic of detail.
Condition grading: Good. Pen name and address to title page. Some light creases to cover corners. Light wear and some marks to cover edges. Light wear to spine. Binding tight. The photographs form part of the description.
Penguin 1st Edition, published 1959.
The new Sir Geoffrey Buller is working in an office when he unexpectedly inherits the title and Forde Manor with its collection of priceless art. Widow, Betty Stanton, takes the post of housekeeper and is surprised when she finds Sir Geoffrey is having paintings cleaned. The house is empty and Sir Geoffrey in Italy when disaster strikes. Inspector French reconstructs the cunning and complex crime from a mosaic of detail.
Condition grading: Good. Pen name and address to title page. Some light creases to cover corners. Light wear and some marks to cover edges. Light wear to spine. Binding tight. The photographs form part of the description.
