The Speaker of Mandarin (Signed 1st)

Chief Inspector Wexford is in China, visiting ancient tombs and palaces with a group of British tourists. After their return to England, one of his fellow tourists is found murdered. As he questions other members of the group, Wexford finds secrets of greed, treachery, theft, and adultery, leading the distressed inspector to ask not who is innocent, but who is least guilty This book is the 12th in the author's popular Inspector Wexford detective series. This copy is fine with a black cloth with gilt titles on the spine. No marks or damage at all. The unclipped DJ has just the slightest edge wear. Signed by Rendell on the title page. AB15.