Inspector French and the Cheyne Mystery, Freeman Wills Crofts — 1st Edition

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Inspector French and the Cheyne Mystery, Freeman Wills Crofts — 1st Edition

Name: Inspector French and the Cheyne Mystery, Freeman Wills Crofts — 1st Edition
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SKU: 4212
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Publication: London, W. Collins Sons & Co. Ltd., 1926

Formatting: 8vo, pp. [viii], 290.

Condition Report: Good. The binding remains tight and structurally sound, presented in the publisher's original navy cloth with unoxidised red borders and lettering to the boards and spine. The extremities show moderate shelf-wear, with minor bumping to the spine ends and corners, alongside some light rubbing and scuffing to the cloth. The text block is slightly cocked. Internally, the book is hampered by heavy foxing, primarily affecting the edges of the text block, the endpapers, and the preliminary leaves, though the core text remains largely clean and legible.

Catalogue Note: First edition. This is the second novel featuring Freeman Wills Crofts' beloved detective, Inspector French. First editions of Crofts' early works, especially those in their original bindings, are becoming increasingly scarce on the open market. This copy is bound in the publisher's standard navy and red cloth, representing a quintessential example of Collins' mid-1920s mystery output.

Inspector French and the Cheyne Mystery represents the second recorded case of Freeman Wills Crofts' brilliant investigator, Inspector French. The story follows young Cheyne, who discovers a very dangerous gang of criminals taking an unpleasant interest in him. Initially attempting to outwit them alone, Cheyne is forced to seek help from Scotland Yard when the situation escalates and an attempt is made on his life. Inspector French then takes charge, applying his trademark untiring thoroughness and flashes of inspiration to crack the case, aided by a pleasant young woman named Joan.

Book Condition: Good

Book Authors: Freeman Wills Crofts

Book Publisher: W. Collins Sons & Co. Ltd.

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Fiction

Genre: Crime & Mystery

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: No

Book Pages: 290

Book Publication Year: 1926

Book Publication Date:

Book Binding: Cloth

Illustrator: N/A

Book Series: Inspector French

Country/region of manufacture: London, United Kingdom

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