Penguin Main Series 925. 1st Edition, published 1953.
With World War II at an end, Charles Hayward is finally free to marry the woman he loves, Sophia Leonides. However, she refuses - the unexplained death of her grandfather, wealthy businessman Aristide Leonides, draws her back to the suffocating environment of her family home. Charles follows, but his arrival coincides with the discovery that Aristide's death was murder. The ensuing investigation drags Charles into the dark heart of the family, and its deadly secrets and dangers. Even if Charles escapes with his life, will he survive the corrosive effect of the family itself?
Condition grading: Good Minus. Some damage to top of spine, minor wear to bottom of spine. Foxing to both covers. Mark to rear cover. Some wear to edges of both covers. Light crease to top section of front cover. Binding tight. The photographs form part of the description.
Penguin Main Series 925. 1st Edition, published 1953.
With World War II at an end, Charles Hayward is finally free to marry the woman he loves, Sophia Leonides. However, she refuses - the unexplained death of her grandfather, wealthy businessman Aristide Leonides, draws her back to the suffocating environment of her family home. Charles follows, but his arrival coincides with the discovery that Aristide's death was murder. The ensuing investigation drags Charles into the dark heart of the family, and its deadly secrets and dangers. Even if Charles escapes with his life, will he survive the corrosive effect of the family itself?
Condition grading: Good Minus. Some damage to top of spine, minor wear to bottom of spine. Foxing to both covers. Mark to rear cover. Some wear to edges of both covers. Light crease to top section of front cover. Binding tight. The photographs form part of the description.
