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A Coat Of Varnish. C.P. SNOW

A Coat Of Varnish.

C.P. SNOW

Other works by C.P. SNOW

Publication: Charles SCribner's Sons, 1979, New York

First U. S. edition. Fine, unread copy in dust jacket. C. P. Snow's ventures into the mystery field have been only a few times when compared to his literary output, but here we have a murder that takes place in a quiet London suburb that is shockingly gruesome. Humphrey Leigh, retired resident of Belgravia, pays a social visit to an old friend, Lady Ashbrook. She is waiting for her test results, fearing cancer.When Lady Ashbrook gets the all clear she has ten days to enjoy her new lease of life.And then she is found murdered.... Edgar Award Nominee for Best Mystery novel of 1979.

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