And Death Came Too, Anthony Gilbert — 1st Edition

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And Death Came Too, Anthony Gilbert — 1st Edition

Name: And Death Came Too, Anthony Gilbert — 1st Edition
Brand: Broadhursts Books
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Publication: London, Collins, 1956

Formatting: 8vo, pp. 196.

Condition Report: Very Good. The book maintains strong structural integrity, firmly bound in bright, unblemished red cloth with sharply defined black lettering to the spine, and remains free of significant shelf-wear or bumping to the corners. The primary condition flaw is moderate foxing and spotting to the text block edges, most noticeably along the fore-edge and bottom edge, which is a common sign of storage and aging for this paper stock, though internally the pages remain clean, tidy, and free of major marks or inscriptions. The original dust jacket is fully intact and unclipped, retaining the "10s. 6d. net" price on the front flap; it shows only minor signs of careful handling, including light rubbing to the extremities, very faint chipping at the spine ends, and mild surface toning to the lighter rear panel, while the striking front panel artwork remains highly presentable beneath a protective sleeve.

Catalogue Note: This is a true first edition of Anthony Gilbert's classic Golden Age-style mystery. "Anthony Gilbert" was the primary pseudonym of Lucy Beatrice Malleson (1899–1973), a highly prolific English crime writer and a prominent member of the prestigious Detection Club. This volume features her enduring and most famous series detective, the unorthodox and decidedly ungentlemanly Arthur Crook.

First editions of Malleson’s mid-century Crime Club novels have become increasingly scarce on the open market, particularly when retaining their original, unclipped dust jackets in such well-preserved condition. The striking jacket design perfectly captures the post-war Crime Club aesthetic and features the iconic hooded gunman logo on the spine and front panel, making it a highly desirable copy for collectors of British detective fiction.

When young Ruth Garside is tried for the attempted murder of her father, she is acquitted with a "Not Proven" verdict, leaving a dark cloud of suspicion hanging over her life. Years later, tragedy strikes again when her husband is killed and she is suspected of being responsible for his death. When a third death occurs, that of her domineering employer, Ruth is once more thrust into the spotlight and held guilty for the murder. Facing insurmountable odds and the swift condemnation of society, she finds an unlikely champion in the boisterous, rule-bending lawyer Arthur Crook. Determined to clear his client's name even if the skies fall in, Crook sets out to untangle a treacherous web and uncover the truth before Ruth pays the ultimate price.

Book Condition: Very Good

Book Authors: Anthony Gilbert

Book Publisher: Collins

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Fiction

Genre: Crime & Mystery

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: No

Book Pages: 196

Book Publication Year: 1956

Book Publication Date:

Book Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: N/A

Book Series: Arthur Crook

Country/region of manufacture: London, United Kingdom

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