A Crime-Club novel. A series of unrelated petty crimes culminates in the murder of Judge Sir Leo Farling's houseman in his Cotswold mansion. Could revenge be the motive, and Sir Leo the target? Detective-Superintendant George Thorne of the Thames Valley Police is immediately called to investigate. As he does, he is distracted by the mysterious disappearance of his wife Miranda. The binding is fine, no shelf wear. The jacket is bound in a library cover and has no wear. The library cover has some rubbing on the front. 182 pages. Clean, no spots or tears. Library markings are at the top and bottom page edges, and a pocket in the back. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.