PUNSHON, E.R. — Crossword Mystery.

Harmondsworth: Penguin, 1948. 1st Penguin edition. Third in the series of 35 books involving Sgt Bobby Owen. The curious crossword devised by Mr. George Winterton turned out to be part of a game for high stakes – it was the creation of a man whose brother had just drowned and who feared for his own life. Yet the dog hadn’t barked.. Pp.254, pages toned with creasing to inner hinge of front free endpaper. Paperback, slight toning and wear to spine edge. Scarce.VG.