New York: Edward J. Clode, [1922]. Presumed First American Edition. Octavo; publisher's maroon blind-embossed cloth, gilt-lettered spine; [4],348pp. Light scuffing to cloth margins with very tiny spots of exposure at corners, spine a bit cocked and gilt significantly dulled, textblock uniformly toned, else a Very Good, internally clean and sound copy. Uncommon post-World War I locked room murder mystery involving a dinner party with thirteen guests, all but one of whom are found unconscious at the end of the evening. The exception is the guest-of-honor, who has been murdered by poison. Seller Inventory # 30395

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Title: The House of Peril

Publisher: Edward J. Clode, New York

Publication Date: 1922

Condition: Very Good

Edition: 1st Edition

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