Penguin Main Series 1073. 1st Edition, 1955.
A lecturer in Chemistry at a major University, accidentally develops a poison that causes prolonged euphoria followed by a painless death. Starting with the pure motive of removing public nuisances, he gradually comes to see the poison as a way of getting rid of his enemies and rivals. When a female student seduces him for her own purposes she too becomes a victim…
Condition grading: Good. Minor wear to spine ends. Very light foxing to front cover. Marks to rear cover. Binding tight. The photographs form part of the description.
Penguin Main Series 1073. 1st Edition, 1955.
A lecturer in Chemistry at a major University, accidentally develops a poison that causes prolonged euphoria followed by a painless death. Starting with the pure motive of removing public nuisances, he gradually comes to see the poison as a way of getting rid of his enemies and rivals. When a female student seduces him for her own purposes she too becomes a victim…
Condition grading: Good. Minor wear to spine ends. Very light foxing to front cover. Marks to rear cover. Binding tight. The photographs form part of the description.
