London: Hodder & Stoughton, (1994.) dj. SIGNED hardcover first edition - Second mystery featuring Julian Kestrel, a Regency dandy, who joins forces with Sally Stokes, a Cockney prostitute and thief - and the sister of his valet, Dipper - to unmask a diabolical murderer in 1820's England. Winner of the Gargoyle Award for Best Historical Novel. This series was unfortunately cut short by the author's death at just 41, when only 4 books had been written. INSCRIBED on the title page "to - -- best wishes" 289 pp. ISBN: 0-340-595434.