Anything to Declare?

Anything to Declare? by Freeman Wills Crofts First Edition Hodder & Stoughton 1957. No inscriptions or marks. Lightly foxed edges and covers near fine. In a VG+ dust jacket, not price clipped and with no toning to spine. "Anything to Declare?" by Freeman Wills Crofts is another engaging tale featuring the meticulous Inspector French. The story begins with the theft of valuable diamonds at a customs house, where the seemingly impenetrable security is compromised. French is tasked with unraveling this puzzle, navigating through a web of deception that spans from London's docklands to the international trade routes. The suspects range from customs officers to smugglers, each with their own potential motives. Through painstaking investigation, French employs his renowned attention to detail, examining timetables, shipping records, and personal alibis, leading to a surprising revelation of the cunning behind the crime.