Walters, Minette — The Scold's Bridle

New York, St. Martin's Press, 1994. First Edition. Hardcover. Size: 8vo 8" - 9" tall. A wealthy but despised Englishwoman is found dead, the victim of a medieval torture device once used to quiet talkative women. Much mayhem ensues. Winner of the C.W.A. Gold Dagger Award for Best Crime Novel of 1994. SIGNED by the author at title page. Purchased from a dealer who purchased signed first editions directly from the publisher in bulk for resale and/or who sent copies of titles, also in bulk, to authors for signing, a favor for which he paid. Bound in black cloth, sharp and distinct lettering to spine. Bright and shiny dust jacket, illustrated, little worn, protected by a plastic coat. 327 pp.Member, I.O.B.A., C.B.A., and adherent to the highest ethical standards. . Signed by Author. . As New/Fine,