Author(s): Ellery Queen

Literature | Antiquarian/Classics/Rare

This story begins with a dramatic and engaging setup involving a series of mysterious events surrounding the wealthy and enigmatic Leland. The plot revolves around the murder of a man named Charles E. “Chuck” Phelps, who is found dead under suspicious circumstances. Ellery Queen is brought in to unravel the complex web of clues and motives.

In original dust wrapper, with small chips top and bottom of spine, slightly sunned on front and spine, thus pale yellow rather than bright. Author inscription on front fly leaf "To remember a most pleasant hour "Ellery Queen" (Frederic Dannay)".  A scarce copy in good condition of with rare signed inscription.