Dennis Wheatley — The Malinsay Massacre

London, Hutchinson & Co, 1938. First edition. Paperback. One of Dennis Wheatley's popular and unique crime dossiers, providing the reader with a series of documents with which they can solve a murder case. A unique crime dossier by Dennis Wheatley, a novel told by a series of documents, given to the reader in order to solve the murder themselves.This was a novelty when first published, and became incredibly popular.Section to the rear has had the seal previously broken. All documents are present, including the poison sample.Dated c1938 from Jisc from a copy held at the University of Oxford Libraries. In the original publisher's paper wraps, ribbon tie present. Externally, generally smart. Light edge wear to the wraps, with small closed tears and chips, resulting in a small amount of loss to the backstrip. Light discolouration and marks to the wraps. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean, with just a few small spots. Section to the rear has had the seal previously broken. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .