Corpse with the Eerie Eye (Paperback)

R.A.J Walling

ISBN 10: 1966916175 / ISBN 13: 9781966916178

Published by Chosho Publishing, 2025

Paperback. The Corpse with the Eerie Eye, first published in 1942 features R.A.J. Walling's titular private investigator Philip Tolefree in another engaging mystery. "There was mystery rampant in Castle-Dinas, although Tolefree at first didn't recognize it. He thought he was there to straighten out a lovers' quarrel-until the telephone rang at dinner that night and turned a gay and charming atmosphere into one resembling a wake. Mrs. Lowell returned to the table with her face strained beyond her well-carried years. Mr. Lowell retired dejectedly into a shell. And Katherine, their daughter, became tense and distraught. Later at Dr. Mapperley's, a succession of peculiar sounds kept Tolefree on his feet most of the night-to the obvious dismay of Peter, the nautical butler. And then they found the corpse-the corpse with a vacant stare and pupils the size of a pin-point. . . . This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9781966916178

Synopsis:

The Corpse with the Eerie Eye, first published in 1942 features R.A.J. Walling’s titular private investigator Philip Tolefree in another engaging mystery.

“There was mystery rampant in Castle-Dinas, although Tolefree at first didn’t recognize it. He thought he was there to straighten out a lovers’ quarrel—until the telephone rang at dinner that night and turned a gay and charming atmosphere into one resembling a wake.

Mrs. Lowell returned to the table with her face strained beyond her well-carried years. Mr. Lowell retired dejectedly into a shell. And Katherine, their daughter, became tense and distraught. Later at Dr. Mapperley’s, a succession of peculiar sounds kept Tolefree on his feet most of the night—to the obvious dismay of Peter, the nautical butler.

And then they found the corpse—the corpse with a vacant stare and pupils the size of a pin-point. . . .

About the Author: Robert Alfred John Walling (1869-1949) was an English journalist and author of numerous novels featuring private investigator Philip Tolefree.R.A.J. Walling starting his writing career as a reporter for the newspaper Western Daily Mercury. In addition to his editorial and managerial work, Walling published his first detective novel The Third Degree in 1923. He went on to write more than 40 mystery/detective novels as well as many short stories and non-fiction books.R. A. J. Walling's place in detective fiction is secure as one of the most competent practitioners of the British Golden Age novel.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Corpse with the Eerie Eye (Paperback)
Publisher: Chosho Publishing
Publication Date: 2025
Binding: Paperback
Condition: new