Originally published in 1937, Tenant for Death is the first novel by Cyril Hare, one of the best-loved Golden Age crime writers. Two young estate agent's clerks are sent to check an inventory on a house in Daylesford Gardens, South Kensington. Upon arrival, they find an unlisted item - a corpse. Furthermore, the mysterious tenant, Colin James, has disappeared. In a tale which uncovers many of the seedier aspects of the world of high finance, Hare also introduces his readers to the formidable Inspector Mallett of Scotland Yard. Upon first publication the Times Literary Supplement praised Tenant for Death as 'a most ingenious story' while the Spectator celebrated its 'wit, fair play, and characterization' and also declared that 'a new star has risen'.
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Vendeur : Book House in Dinkytown, IOBA, Minneapolis, MN, Etats-Unis
Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. Etat de la jaquette : Very Good. Lythway Press, 1973; no additional printings of this edition indicated; 206pp., publisher's catalog at rear. Binding is tight, sturdy, and square; very mild shelfwear to edges of green cloth boards, gilt titling remains bright and bold; prior owner name inscribed on front end page, else interior clean, text very good. Light rubbing/shelfwear to edges of dust jacket; very mild toning to spine panel; jacket arrives wrapped in protective mylar. Scarce Lythway title, and free of any ex-lib markings, a rarity for any title by this publisher. Ships same or next business day from Dinkytown in Minneapolis, Minnesota. N° de réf. du vendeur 337829
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