{"product_id":"an-open-window-roger-ormerod-1st-edition-signed-inscribed","title":"An Open Window, Roger Ormerod — 1st Edition, Signed \u0026 Inscribed","description":"\u003cp id=\"p-rc_749cc1554886d217-126\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-14\"\u003ePublication:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-14 citation-end-14\"\u003e London, Constable \u0026amp; Company Limited, 1988\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormatting:\u003c\/b\u003e 8vo, pp. 205.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_749cc1554886d217-127\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Report:\u003c\/b\u003e Near Fine. Binding is tight and square, with sharp corners and un-bumped boards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The spine features striking silver lettering that remains bright and completely unoxidised\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The text block is exceptionally clean; while the page edges display the faintest trace of age-toning typical of 1980s paper stock, they remain entirely free from foxing, markings, or internal blemishes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The original dust jacket is equally impressive, presenting a bright, glossy finish and a unclipped front flap bearing the original £9.95 net price\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. It exhibits no chipping or tears and is perfectly preserved beneath a clear, protective mylar sleeve\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. An exceptional, highly collectible copy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_749cc1554886d217-128\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eCatalogue Note:\u003c\/b\u003e True first edition, first printing of Roger Ormerod's twenty-fifth crime novel, issued in the publisher's original black cloth binding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The dust jacket correctly attributes the novel to the acclaimed \"Constable Crime\" imprint\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_749cc1554886d217-129\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdding significant literary association value to this copy is a warm presentation inscription on the title page, boldly penned in black ink: \"To Eileen \/ Love from Roger.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The recipient of this copy is Eileen Dewhurst, a respected English mystery and crime writer in her own right\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Such an association highlights a charming personal connection between two prolific contemporaries of the 20th-century British crime fiction scene. Signed first editions of Ormerod's earlier titles, particularly those with notable authorial associations, remain increasingly uncommon on the open market.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_749cc1554886d217-130\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith his twenty-fifth crime novel, Roger Ormerod deploys elements of subtle elucidation he has not previously explored\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Walter Mann had become a virtual recluse, locking himself away in his rooms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. When he is discovered dead with the doorkey still on its chain around his neck, the obvious conclusion is suicide—but in which case, why?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Facing enmity and suspicion from the family, and actively discouraged by the police, Richard explores a potential link between Mann's demise and the equally suspicious earlier death of his son-in-law\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The deployment of shares in the family business, a savage attack of reprisal, and a drama of love and betrayal all lead to a violent denouement where Richard finally uncovers the truth of the open window\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53740500844883,"sku":"4062-RM-FS-VG-4","price":34.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/20260609_142407.jpg?v=1781015448","url":"https:\/\/broadhurstsbooks.com\/products\/an-open-window-roger-ormerod-1st-edition-signed-inscribed","provider":"Broadhursts Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}