Description
Hardcover is in good condition besides some wear along the edges. No dust jacket. Pages are clean and binding is secure.
This vintage hardcover edition of Ngaio Marsh’s “The Nursing-Home Murder” is a true gem for collectors of classic crime fiction. Marsh, one of the four original “Queens of Crime” alongside Agatha Christie, Dorothy L. Sayers, and Margery Allingham, was renowned for her intricate plots and vivid depictions of English society. Published in 1935, this novel follows Inspector Roderick Alleyn as he investigates a murder at a private nursing home, skillfully blending suspense with Marsh’s trademark wit and social commentary. As a well-preserved copy without a dust jacket, it offers a glimpse into the book’s original publication while allowing collectors to appreciate the enduring charm of its simple yet elegant binding. A must-have for fans of Golden Age mysteries and those interested in the evolution of crime fiction in the interwar period.
