The Unsuspected

CHARLOTTE ARMSTRONG

Publication: Coward-McCann, Inc, 1946, New York

First edition. Small little red bookplate from the Kaye collection is on the front pastedown sheet covered by the flap, along with an inked notation stating that this copy is a first edition. Fine tight copy in dust jacket that has light professional restoration to the spine ends, corners and extremities. A suspense novel that inspired Michael Curtiz's 1947 film noir using the same title. The Dark Page I says: "It was a controversial book, praised by many critics, including Howard Haycraft, but was criticized because of her disclosure of the murderer's identity almost at the outset -- a technique that one day would be seen as groundbreaking. (Penzler)" A Haycraft-Queen Cornerstone title and an exceedingly scarce book considering its relatively recent vintage.

Inventory Number: 50488