Publication: Alfred A Knopf, 1943, New York
First U. S. edition. Fine in dust jacket, lightly rubbed at the spine ends. Inspector Holly investigates the murder of a man found leaning against the door of his home. His wife said he was later than usual that evening, but she assumed the trains were running late and it caused a delay. But there was a thump against the door and when she opened the door her husband fell dead into the house. An excellent story by the author who bought us VERDICT OF TWELVE another splendid who-dun-it.
Inventory Number: 33159