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  • MRS JEFFRIES LEARNS THE TRADE: Inspector and Mrs. Jeffries; Mrs. Jeffries Dusts for Clues; Ghost and Mrs. Jeffries. by Brightwell, Emily (Pseudonym of Cheryl Arguile)
    Brightwell, Emily (Pseudonym of Cheryl Arguile)
    MRS JEFFRIES LEARNS THE TRADE: Inspector and Mrs. Jeffries; Mrs. Jeffries Dusts for Clues; Ghost and Mrs. Jeffries.

    Edition: Trade paperback.

    New York: Berkley (Penguin), (2005.). SIGNED - The first three books in this series of "Victorian Mysteries", originally published as paperback originals. Mrs Jeffries keeps house for Inspector Witherspoon and she keeps him on his toes. She is the secret weapon behind his sucesses at Scotland yard. SIGNED on the title page. 454 pp. ISBN: 0-425-203468.

    Condition: Very good (some light toning to the pages.)

    Book ID: 61205
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  • A DOUBLE COFFIN. by Butler, Gwendoline
    Butler, Gwendoline
    A DOUBLE COFFIN.

    Edition: First US printing.

    New York: St Martin's, (1998.) dj. Hardcover first edition - The 23rd mystery featuring detective (now Commander) John Coffin. 233 pp. ISBN: 0-312-185693.

    Condition: Near fine in a fine dust jacket (embossed seal of prev owner.).

    Book ID: 48865
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  • MURDER IN THRALL. by Cleeland, Anne.
    Cleeland, Anne.
    MURDER IN THRALL.

    Edition: Revised edition, a trade paperback.

    New York: Artemis Press, (2020). SIGNED - The first book in the Doyle and Acton Scotland Yard series, originally published in 2013 and revised by the author in 2020, introducing "Chief Inspector Acton of Scotland Yard, a British lord, and his protŽgŽe, first-year Detective Constable Kathleen Doyle, an Irish redhead of humble origins. . . DoyleÕs gift for reading people makes her invaluable to the veteran inspector, yet she struggles to keep her coveted entry position and build on her meager education by using multisyllabic words sheÕs researched and practiced to enlarge her vocabulary and impress Acton. Their growing bond is deftly depicted by Cleeland as Acton quietly offers a loan to Doyle, who is trying to make ends…

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    New York: Artemis Press, (2020). SIGNED - The first book in the Doyle and Acton Scotland Yard series, originally published in 2013 and revised by the author in 2020, introducing "Chief Inspector Acton of Scotland Yard, a British lord, and his protŽgŽe, first-year Detective Constable Kathleen Doyle, an Irish redhead of humble origins. . . DoyleÕs gift for reading people makes her invaluable to the veteran inspector, yet she struggles to keep her coveted entry position and build on her meager education by using multisyllabic words sheÕs researched and practiced to enlarge her vocabulary and impress Acton. Their growing bond is deftly depicted by Cleeland as Acton quietly offers a loan to Doyle, who is trying to make ends meet. From pride and professionalism, she declines, but the telling incident lingers powerfully for her.. . " (Whitney Scott, Booklist) SIGNED on the title page. 329 pp. ISBN: 978-1734431629.

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    Condition: Very near fine in glossy illustrated wrappers.

    Book ID: 88145
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  • MURDER IN CONTAINMENT: A Doyle and Acton Mystery. by Cleeland, Anne.
    Cleeland, Anne.
    MURDER IN CONTAINMENT: A Doyle and Acton Mystery.

    Edition: Trade paperback.

    New York: Artemis Press, (2016). SIGNED - The fourth novel in the Doyle and Acton series set at New Scotland Yard in London, featuring Dublin born Detective Sergeant Kathleen Doyle (now pregnant with their first child) and Chief Inspector (and Lord) Acton. SIGNED on the title page. 323 pp. ISBN: 978-0692774427.

    Condition: Very near fine in glossy illustrated wrappers.

    Book ID: 88147
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  • MURDER IN THE BLOOD: A Doyle and Acton Mystery. by Cleeland, Anne.
    Cleeland, Anne.
    MURDER IN THE BLOOD: A Doyle and Acton Mystery.

    Edition: Trade paperback.

    New York: Artemis Press, (2019). SIGNED - A novel in the Doyle and Acton series set at New Scotland Yard in London, featuring Dublin born Detective Sergeant Kathleen Doyle and her husband, Chief Inspector (and Lord) Acton. SIGNED on the title page. 263 pp. ISBN: 978-0998595696.

    Condition: Very near fine in glossy illustrated wrappers.

    Book ID: 88221
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  • MURDER IN ADMONISHMENT: A Doyle and Acton Mystery. by Cleeland, Anne.
    Cleeland, Anne.
    MURDER IN ADMONISHMENT: A Doyle and Acton Mystery.

    Edition: Trade paperback.

    New York: Artemis Press, (2023). SIGNED - A novel in the Doyle and Acton series set at New Scotland Yard in London, featuring Dublin born Detective Sergeant Kathleen Doyle and her husband, Chief Inspector (and Lord) Acton. SIGNED on the title page. 263 pp. ISBN: 978-98986211534.

    Condition: Very near fine in glossy illustrated wrappers.

    Book ID: 88244
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  • LONDON AFTER DARK. by Fabian, Robert.
    Fabian, Robert.
    LONDON AFTER DARK.

    Edition: First US printing.

    New York: British Book Centre, (1954) dj. Hardcover first edition - "An intimate record of night life in London, and a selection of crime stories from the case book of Ex-Superintendent Robert Fabian." An interesting book, although when he talks about the horrors of young girls become addicted to marijuana after smoking one cigarette, he loses a bit of credibility... Illustrated with photographs. 237 pp.

    Condition: Very good in very good dust jacket (bookplate, overall light edgewear and rubbing to the dj)

    Book ID: 59021
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  • THE RIDDLE OF THE PURPLE EMPEROR. by Hanshew, Mary E. and Thomas W. Hanshew (1857-1914)
    Hanshew, Mary E. and Thomas W. Hanshew (1857-1914)
    THE RIDDLE OF THE PURPLE EMPEROR.

    Edition: Vintage reprint.

    New York: McKinlay, Stone & Mackenzie (1919). Hardcover - One of several books put together after Hanshaw's death from Cleck short stories by his daughter Hazel and published as by Mary and Thomas. Cleck was Hanshaw's best known character, first known to the police as 'the Vanishing Cracksman's and after he goes straight and joins Scotland Yard himself, as the Man of Forty Faces. As J. Reginald Cox comments, "Read with the right approach, though, they can be enjoyable in spite of themselves." A title in the Scotland Yard Mystery Library. Glossy frontispiece, list of characters. x, 309 pp.

    Condition: Very good in dark red cloth with gilt lettering on the spine (lettering somewhat dullled)

    Book ID: 88662
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  • GIDEON'S WRATH. by Marric, J. J. (pseudonym of John Creasey, 1908-1973)
    Marric, J. J. (pseudonym of John Creasey, 1908-1973)
    GIDEON'S WRATH.

    Edition: First US printing.

    New York: Harper & Row, (1967) dj. Hardcover first edition - Thirteenth suspense novel featuring Commander George Gideon of Scotland Yard. 205 pp. Dust jacket by Don Crews.

    Condition: Very good in very good dust jacket (hint of spine slant).

    Book ID: 77178
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  • GIDEON'S DRIVE. by Marric, J. J. (pseudonym of John Creasey, 1908-1973)
    Marric, J. J. (pseudonym of John Creasey, 1908-1973)
    GIDEON'S DRIVE.

    Edition: First US printing.

    New York: Harper & Row, (1976) dj. Hardcover first edition - The 21st and final suspense novel featuring Commander George Gideon of Scotland Yard. 168 pp. Dust jacket by Robert Cuevas. ISBN: 0-060128216.

    Condition: Very good in very good dust jacket (some rubbing and light soiling to the dust jacket).

    Book ID: 85178
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  • GIDEON'S POWER. by Marric, J. J. (pseudonym of John Creasey, 1908-1973)
    Marric, J. J. (pseudonym of John Creasey, 1908-1973)
    GIDEON'S POWER.

    Edition: First US printing.

    New York: Harper & Row, (1969) dj. Hardcover first edition - The 21st and final suspense novel featuring Commander George Gideon of Scotland Yard. 197 pp. Dust jacket by Olivia Khan.

    Condition: Very good in very good dust jacket (foxing to the edges of the textblock and to the cream background and interior of the dust jacket).

    Book ID: 85179
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  • PENTECOST ALLEY. by Perry, Anne.
    Perry, Anne.
    PENTECOST ALLEY.

    Edition: First US printing.

    New York: Fawcett Columbine, 1996. dj. SIGNED hardcover first edition - Victorian mystery featuring Thomas Pitt of Scotland Yard and his wife Charlotte. SIGNED on the title page. 405 pp. Map endpapers. ISBN: 0-449-906353.

    Condition: Very near fine in a like dustjacket.

    Book ID: 38349
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