THE BEDSIDE BOOK OF MURDER (SIGNED)

Hardback. SIGNED. A volume appealing to both connoisseurs of murder and those who enjoy a good detective story, only these happen to be true. The authors, who, with their differing backgrounds, are widely experienced in murder lore, and have selected cases outstandingly mysterious, exceptionally atmospheric, and of unusual psychological interest. Several are unknown to British readers. The California Black Dahlia murder for instance, had never previously been fully treated. Contents also include : Kate Webster, Mary Pearcey, Amelia Dyer, Black Limelight USA; Greatest of Locked Room Mysteries; Poisoner's Choice; How They Met the Hangman + many more. Illus. + Bibliog. 192pp. lge 8vo. h/back. PRESENTATION COPY SIGNED BY RICHARD AND MOLLY WHITTINGTON-EGAN. Includes loosely inserted doubled-sided HANDWRITTEN LETTER FROM MOLLY WHITTINGTON-EGAN, plus a Christmas card SIGNED BY RICHARD WHITTINGTON-EGAN. V. lightly foxed top edge o/w Nr. F. in F. protected dw.