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The Odor of Violets
by Baynard Kendrick
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- Fine
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Fine/Very Good
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About This Item
USA: Little, Brown & Co, 1941. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Very Good. The Odor of Violets by Baynard Kendrick First Edition Little, Brown & Company 1941. Boston. A fine copy. No inscriptions or marks, contents and edges free of foxing and cloth covers unblemished. No bumping or rubbing to corners or edges. In original VG pictorial dust jacket with no fading to spine and not price clipped. "The Odor of Violets" is a mystery novel written by Baynard Kendrick. It features the character Captain Duncan Maclain, a blind detective who uses his keen sense of smell, along with his other senses, to solve crimes. In this novel, Maclain becomes embroiled in a complex and intriguing case. His unique approach to crime-solving, along with his intelligence and resourcefulness, sets the stage for a captivating and atmospheric mystery. Baynard Kendrick's series of novels featuring Captain Duncan Maclain are known for their distinctive and innovative detective character, making "The Odor of Violets" a compelling addition to the world of detective fiction.
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- Bookseller
- Brought to Book Ltd
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 007667
- Title
- The Odor of Violets
- Author
- Baynard Kendrick
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1st Edition 1st Printing
- Publisher
- Little, Brown & Co
- Place of Publication
- USA
- Date Published
- 1941
- Weight
- 1.43 lbs
- Keywords
- The Odor of Violets by Baynard Kendrick First Edition Little, Brown & Company 1941 (2)
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- Spine
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