Fire In The Barley.

FRANK PARRISH

Publication: Dodd, Mead & Company, 1977, New York

First edition. Fore-edge of front board lightly bent else fine in lightly rubbed dust jacket. Dan Mallett lives in a remote West Country village where he is known as a versatile handyman with a rural accent and alot of wisdom. The role of law-enforcer is new to him and it isn't one he likes. When someone starts a large-scale protection racket, burning crops and killing livestock when people refuse to pay, swarms of police come nosing around the countryside daring to suggest that Dan is the suspect. Watching quietly in the dark; breaking and entering; bluffing and stealing; Dan learns the truth. What can he do with his illegally-gained knowledge?

Inventory Number: 29239