Death of an Innocent

Roger Ormerod

Published by Constable & Company Limited, London, United Kingdom, 1989

About this Item

Publication: London, Constable & Company Limited, 1989 Formatting: 8vo, pp. 224. Condition Report: Near Fine. The binding is tightly secured and perfectly square, exhibiting sharp corners and unblemished spine ends with scarcely any shelf-wear. The text block is exceptionally crisp, featuring only the very faint, uniform edge-tanning that is standard for the paper stock of this period. The dust jacket remains highly vibrant and uncreased, with no chipping or tears, and presents beautifully in a protective clear sleeve. Catalogue Note: A true first edition of the sixth novel in Ormerod's Inspector Richard Patton mystery series. This specific copy features a presentation inscription in black ink on the title page: "To Eileen with love from Roger." The recipient was Eileen Dewhurst, a fellow prolific British mystery and crime writer whose career ran parallel to Ormerod's. Such association copies between contemporary peers in the British crime fiction scene add a notable, factual provenance to the volume. Retired Detective Inspector Richard Patton and his wife Amelia have their peaceful life interrupted when Ameliaâ s old college friend contacts her out of the blue. Following a mysterious burglary where seemingly nothing of value was taken, the situation quickly devolves into a complex murder investigation. Patton finds himself reluctantly pulled back into the world of crime-solving, forced to navigate academic rivalries, hidden motives, and his own loyalty to his wife's friend to uncover the truth.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Death of an Innocent
• Publisher: Constable & Company Limited, London, United Kingdom
• Publication Date: 1989
• Binding: hardcover
• Illustrator: N/A
• Condition: Near Fine