Fitt (Mary, pseud. Kathleen Freeman) Clues to Christabel
£295
London, Michael Joseph, 1944.
First edition. 8vo. Original dark grey cloth. Dust-jacket, priced 9/6.
A posthumous biographical bequest proves problematic to the appointed biographer, who finds herself at loggerheads with the family of the deceased, leading to suspicions of murder… uncommon.
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A good copy; jacket a little worn at spine ends and fore-corners, but overall very good.
Jacket artwork by A.E. Barlow.
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