Publication: Macmillan, 1994, London
First edition. Signed by the author on the title page. Fine bright copy in a bright, fresh dust jacket. Former Oxford professor, Dr. Felix McClure, is found stabbed to death in his flat. The trail of clues leads to college servant, Edward Brooks. Then Brooks vanishes. Inspector Morse and Sergeant Lewis investigating, suddenly finding themselves with too many suspects, including Brooks' wife, a prostitute, and an enigmatic schoolmistress.
Inventory Number: 52538