A clerk who believes he has decoded the messages of an actual spy ring, instead of a schoolboys' complex game, plans to use the network to find the man who has stolen away his wife
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"Strange, disturbing, seductive" (Newsweek)
"Stunningly clever - another notable example of Miss Rendell's ingenuity and versatility" (Spectator)
"Rendell knows how to make your hair stand up straight on your head" (Maeve Binchy)
"The mistress of mystery" (Daily Mirror)
"Ruth Rendell is not only the finest crime novelist there is, but one of the finest novelists writing in the English language" (Scotsman)
Why adults should never indulge in child's play...
A psychologically disturbing story from the world's greatest mystery writer and author of bestselling crime thrillers, including Thirteen Steps Down.
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Seller: Wonder Book, Frederick, MD, U.S.A.
Condition: Very Good. Very Good condition. Good dust jacket. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp. Seller Inventory # N20E-02102
Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0394563247I4N00
Seller: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0394563247I4N10
Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Condition: Good. 1St Edition. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Seller Inventory # 2310819-6
Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Condition: Good. 1St Edition. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Seller Inventory # GRP102293406
Seller: Once Upon A Time Books, Siloam Springs, AR, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Acceptable. This is a used book. It may contain highlighting/underlining and/or the book may show heavier signs of wear . It may also be ex-library or without dustjacket. This is a used book. It may contain highlighting/underlining and/or the book may show heavier signs of wear . It may also be ex-library or without dustjacket. Seller Inventory # mon0003420354
Seller: HPB-Emerald, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! Seller Inventory # S_448494145
Seller: Persephone's Books, Gastonia, NC, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First American Edition. 280 pp. First printing. The book is very slightly cocked. The binding is tight and the text is clean. Seller Inventory # 022745
Seller: Burm Booksellers, Beckley, WV, U.S.A.
Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Book and dust jacket condition is very good. Stated first American edition. Jacket has minor shelfwear and minor edge wear. 280 pages. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Seller Inventory # 008238
Seller: Library House Internet Sales, Grand Rapids, OH, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. A clerk who believes he has decoded the messages of an actual spy ring, instead of a schoolboys' complex game, plans to use the network to find the man who has stolen away his wife Ex-Libris and is stamped as such. Mylar protector included. Solid binding. Moderate edgewear on the boards. Please note the image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item. Book. Seller Inventory # 123636867