New York: Thomas Dunn/St. Martin's Press, 2008. Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine. A relative newcomer to the mystery-detective genre, Canadian-born Richards has written a historical mystery set in Depression era Los Angeles. It features Kitty Pangborn, secretary to Dexter J. Theroux, one of the city's hard-drinking, tough-talking P.I.'s, and who, Kitty learns, may not always be on the right side of the law. First printing, first edition (with complete numberline). About 5 3/4 x 8 1/2 inches, 261 pages in black paper-covered boards with silver lettering on spine. Dustjacket's front panel shows shady-looking man in a fedora seated behind a desk and pouring himself a drink while eyeing the young woman leaning against the desk with a pistol in her hand. Small remainder dot on bottom edge of text, o/w boards and text are complete, clean and unmarked, binding tight and square. Not ex-library, free of any significnat flaws. Dj shows light surface and edge wear, no tears, creasing or chipping. Not price-clipped. A collectable copy from a newcomer with promise.

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Bookseller: H.W. Gumaer, Bookseller (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 005745
Title: DEATH WAS THE OTHER WOMAN
Author: Richards, Linda L
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Near Fine
Jacket Condition: Near Fine
Quantity Available: 1
Publisher: Thomas Dunn/St. Martin's Press
Place of Publication: New York
Date Published: 2008
Keywords: MYSTERY, FIRST EDITION, DETECTIVE, LOS ANGELES, PROHIBITION, DEPRESSION ERA, HISTORICAL ADULTERY,
Bookseller catalogs: California; Crime; Amateur Sleuth;

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H.W. Gumaer, Bookseller, has been serving customers on the internet since 2003. We specialize in modern American and English fiction and in mystery and detective thrillers, as well as art and art history. We also have a growing selection of mid-to-late 19th century history and literature. Nearly all our modern and contemporary books are first editions or otherwise collectable.

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