London: Michael Joseph, (1974) dj. SIGNED hardcover first edition - Uncommon collection of short fiction by this crime writer, one of the most important writers of the Golden Age of Detective Fiction. Many have her trademark plot twists, others will sadden or shock the reader - and two are romantic adventures, another is a recollection of a night in London during the blitz. A presentation copy, very warmly INSCRIBED on the front endpaper (a long inscription for "Monica with love" which fills the entire page and is dated in the year of publication.). ISBN: 0-7181-12725.