Publication: The Mystery League, Inc, Publishers, 1930, New York
First U.S. edition. Ninth book in the series. Former owner's inked name and date on front pastedown sheet but completely covered by the front flap, else a fine, bright copy in fine dust jacket. Rupert Dykeminster was hated by everyone in the village of Cleeson. He was all alone except for a horrible dwarf servant who also hated the outside world. One day, a stranger arrived at Cleeson Manor with the intentions of seeing Rupert. The following morning, Rupert was discovered murdered in his library. A distant relative, Alicia Dykeminster, inherited the home with the stipulation that she restore the family name and make the house her home. The events that follow will long be remembered by every reader of The House of Terror. Dust jacket art by "Gene."
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