Penguin 1st Edition, published 1950.
The Second World War is limping to a close and private detective Albert Campion has just returned from years abroad on a secret mission. Relaxing in his bath before rushing back to the country, and to the arms of his wife, Amanda, Campion is disturbed when his servant, Lugg, and a lady of unmistakably aristocratic bearing appear in his flat carrying the corpse of a woman. The reluctant Campion is forced to put his powers of detection to work as he is drawn deeper into the case, and into the eccentric Caradocs household, dealing with murder, treason, grand larceny, and the mysterious disappearance of some very valuable art.
Condition grading: Very Good. Light foxing to rear cover. Very light foxing to front cover. Bright covers. Some creasing to spine with minor wear to ends. Binding tight. The photographs form part of the description.
Penguin 1st Edition, published 1950.
The Second World War is limping to a close and private detective Albert Campion has just returned from years abroad on a secret mission. Relaxing in his bath before rushing back to the country, and to the arms of his wife, Amanda, Campion is disturbed when his servant, Lugg, and a lady of unmistakably aristocratic bearing appear in his flat carrying the corpse of a woman. The reluctant Campion is forced to put his powers of detection to work as he is drawn deeper into the case, and into the eccentric Caradocs household, dealing with murder, treason, grand larceny, and the mysterious disappearance of some very valuable art.
Condition grading: Very Good. Light foxing to rear cover. Very light foxing to front cover. Bright covers. Some creasing to spine with minor wear to ends. Binding tight. The photographs form part of the description.
