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The Ordeal of Mrs. Snow
by Patrick Quentin
- Used
- near fine
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine/Near Fine
- Seller
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London, Greater London, United Kingdom
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About This Item
UK: Gollancz, 1961. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine. The Ordeal of Mrs. Snow by Patrick Quentin First Edition Gollancz 1961. No inscriptions, no foxing or toning to contents or edges. Covers are near fine and without bumping, rubbing or toning. In original bright and near fine dust jacket with no darkening to spine. Not price clipped. "The Ordeal of Mrs. Snow" is a mystery novel written by the pseudonymous author Patrick Quentin. It was originally published in 1940 and is part of the Peter Duluth series, which features the recurring character Peter Duluth, an amateur detective and writer. In this novel, Peter Duluth is called upon to investigate a murder that occurs in the small town of Lochdubh. The victim is Mrs. Snow, the wealthy and enigmatic widow of a famous author. As Duluth delves into the case, he uncovers a web of secrets, motives, and potential suspects within the tight-knit community. "The Ordeal of Mrs. Snow" is known for its atmospheric setting, complex characters, and intricate plot, typical of the mystery genre of its time. Patrick Quentin (a collective pseudonym for several authors) was known for creating engaging and suspenseful mysteries, and this novel is no exception, providing readers with a challenging puzzle to solve.
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- Bookseller
- Brought to Book Ltd
(GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 007630
- Title
- The Ordeal of Mrs. Snow
- Author
- Patrick Quentin
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1st Edition 1st Printing
- Publisher
- Gollancz
- Place of Publication
- UK
- Date Published
- 1961
- Weight
- 1.43 lbs
- Keywords
- The Ordeal of Mrs. Snow by Patrick Quentin First Edition Gollancz 1961
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