Publisher's Synopsis
 
In this gripping mystery novel, readers are transported to the heart of Victorian London and the world of respectable society. When the wealthy George Canterbury dies, his will sets off a chain of events that will change the lives of everyone around him. A must-read for fans of classic literature and historical fiction.
 
Richard Bentley & Son; 1897. Green cloth covered boards with black lettering to front and gilt lettering to spine. Slightly forward leaning, corners a little bumped. Inscription to first blank page dated 1900. Pre-owned. No ISBN.