About this title: 'Humour and topicality along a cold enigmatic trail of murder' Observer Life is a bed of roses for Patrick Aldermann when Great Aunt Florence collapses into her Madam Louis Laperrieres and he inherits Rosemont House with its splendid gardens. But when his boss, 'Dandy' Dick Elgood, suggests to Peter Pascoe that Aldermann is a murderer -- then retracts the accusation -- the inspector is left with a thorny problem. By then Police Cadet Singh, Mid-Yorkshire's first Asian copper, had dug up some very interesting information about Patrick's elegant wife Daphne. Superintendent Dalziel, ...
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Signet
Date Published: 1985
ISBN-13:9780451135599ISBN:0451135598
Description: Acceptable. Overall below average used book. May have highlighting, underlining, notes, price sticker on cover, or be an ex-library book. read more
Description: Acceptable. Former Library book. Shows definite wear, and perhaps considerable marking on inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Description: Good. Former Library book. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Description: Good. 0025515608 Former library item may have library binding and show stamps, stickers or other marks. Items not meeting quality expectations may be returned. Due to the large scale of our operation, we do not have access to the specific contents/condition of our items. read more
Binding: MASS MARKET PAPERBACK
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Ltd
ISBN-13:9780586072523ISBN:0586072527
Description: Good. 0586072527 Mass Market Paperback, Condition: Good; somewhat worn; some pages are wavy due to prior exposure to moisture; will work well as a reading copy. read more
Binding: MASS MARKET PAPERBACK
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Ltd
ISBN-13:9780586072523ISBN:0586072527
Description: Very Good. 0586072527 Mass Market Paperback, Condition: Very Good; this book is in very good condition with light curve to the spine / light reading creases to the covers. read more
Binding: MASS MARKET PAPERBACK
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Ltd
ISBN-13:9780586072523ISBN:0586072527
Description: Very Good. 0586072527 Mass Market Paperback, Condition: Very Good; this book is in very good condition with light curve to the spine / light reading creases to the covers. read more
Edition: 1st Printing
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: New American Library, New York
Date Published: 1983
Description: No Illustrations. Very Good. No Jacket. EX-LIBRARY. EXPECTED MARKINGS AND ATTACHMENTS. ILLUSTRATED PAPERBACK COVER IS LIGHTLY FADED WITH LIGHT RUBBING, AND LIGHT STAINING, CORNERS LIGHTLY BUMPED, LIGHT SHELFWEAR TO EDGES. INTERIOR PAGES HAVE LIGHT SOILING. read more
Description: Good. Purchasing this item supports Pierce County libraries. Thriftbooks and PCL have partnered to help raise additional funds for the library system. Ex-Library book-will contain library markings. Light shelf wear and minimal interior marks. Millions of satisfied customers and climbing. Thriftbooks is the name you can trust, guaranteed. Spend Less. Read More. read more
Binding: Mass Market Paperback
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Ltd
Date Published: 2003
ISBN-13:9780586072523ISBN:0586072527
Description: Acceptable. EXCELLENT value for money and ready for dispatch. Delivery usually within 3/5 days. Our reputation is built on our Speedy Delivery Service and our Customer Service Team. read more
Binding: MASS MARKET PAPERBACK
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Ltd
Date Published: 2003
ISBN-13:9780586072523ISBN:0586072527
Description: Fair. Paperback, a good reading copy. Cover image is a stock image and may vary. Your book will be securely packed and promptly dispatched from our UK warehouse. read more
Binding: Mass Market Paperback
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Ltd
Date Published: 2003
ISBN-13:9780586072523ISBN:0586072527
Description: Good. **SHIPPED FROM UK** We believe you will be completely satisfied with our quick and reliable service. All orders are dispatched as swiftly as possible! Buy with confidence! read more
Binding: Mass Market Paperback
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Ltd
Date Published: 2003
ISBN-13:9780586072523ISBN:0586072527
Description: Good. Page colour-Slightly discoloured in accordance with book age. **SHIPPED FROM UK** We believe you will be completely satisfied with our quick and reliable service. All orders are dispatched as swiftly as possible! Buy with confidence! read more
Edition: 1st
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Signet, N. Y.
Date Published: 1985
ISBN-13:9780451135599ISBN:0451135598
Description: Cover Art. Good. Paperback. 12mo-over 6¾"-7¾" tall. The cover has light shelf wear with a crease by the spine.....Light yellowing pages................................We are very careful when we list our books, but sometimes something minor may get by. read more
Edition: BCE
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: St Martins Press
Date Published: 1983
Description: Very Good in Very Good jacket. DJ is has some rubbing on edge. BCE NOT ex-library. Book is clean with lightly bumped corners. Slightly shelf cocked. read more
Edition: BCE/BOMC
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Macmillan Publishing Company, New York
Date Published: Circa 1983
Description: Very Good in good jacket. 8vo: over 7 3/4"-9 3/4" tall. No publishing date or ISBN stated. Dust jacket is lightly bumped and worn on the corners, edges and top and bottom of spine; one 1" scar on back; lightly shelf worn. Boards are blue with dark blue print on the spine; corners and bottom of spine slightly bumped. Binding is clean and tight. Pages are clear and unmarked. 222 pages. read more
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