Penguin 1st Edition, published 1948.
A millionaire strikes a deal on the seedier side of Paris and a priceless cache of rubies becomes destined for his beloved daughter Rachel. Two days later Rachel is dead - murdered on a train on her way to the Riviera to meet her scoundrel lover: a mysterious, dark man. The suspects line up...only master slueth Hercule Poirot can unravel the mystery and find the truth.
Condition grading: Fair. Pen name to top of front cover. Creases and foxing to both covers. Wear and creasing to spine. Bright covers. Light creasing to spine. Binding tight. The photographs form part of the description.
Penguin 1st Edition, published 1948.
A millionaire strikes a deal on the seedier side of Paris and a priceless cache of rubies becomes destined for his beloved daughter Rachel. Two days later Rachel is dead - murdered on a train on her way to the Riviera to meet her scoundrel lover: a mysterious, dark man. The suspects line up...only master slueth Hercule Poirot can unravel the mystery and find the truth.
Condition grading: Fair. Pen name to top of front cover. Creases and foxing to both covers. Wear and creasing to spine. Bright covers. Light creasing to spine. Binding tight. The photographs form part of the description.
