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The Deadly Sunshade
by Phoebe Atwood Taylor
- Used
- Fine
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Fine/Very Good
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London, Greater London, United Kingdom
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About This Item
USA: W.W. Norton & Company Inc, 1940. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Very Good. The Deadly Sunshade by Phoebe Atwood Taylor First Edition W.W. Norton & Co Inc 1940. New York. A fine copy that has no inscriptions or signs of previous ownership. Contents clean and unblemished throughout and no foxing to (uncut) edges. Covers are bright and unmarked. No bumping or rubbing to corners nor toning to spine. In a VG dust jacket showing light signs of wear. "The Deadly Sunshade" is a classic mystery novel by Phoebe Atwood Taylor. Set in the fictional Cape Cod town of Quanomet, the story follows the adventures of Asey Mayo, a local handyman and amateur detective. When a seemingly ordinary sunshade becomes the center of a murder investigation, Mayo is called upon to unravel the mystery. With his trademark wit and charm, he navigates a quirky cast of characters, hidden motives, and unexpected twists, all against the backdrop of a small New England town. Phoebe Atwood Taylor's writing is known for its humor and clever plotting, making "The Deadly Sunshade" a delightful and engaging mystery for fans of the genre.
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- Bookseller
- Brought to Book Ltd
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 007563
- Title
- The Deadly Sunshade
- Author
- Phoebe Atwood Taylor
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1st Edition 1st Printing
- Publisher
- W.W. Norton & Company Inc
- Place of Publication
- USA
- Date Published
- 1940
- Weight
- 1.43 lbs
- Keywords
- The Deadly Sunshade by Phoebe Atwood Taylor First Edition W.W. Norton & Co Inc 1940
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Brought to Book Ltd
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About Brought to Book Ltd
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- Fine
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