Julian Symons — The Detling Murders

London, Macmillan, 1982. First edition. Cloth. A first edition crime novel by Julian Symons, set in the Victorian era with an eclectic mix of characters, including a Liberal M.P. and an eccentric painter. First edition. In the original unclipped dust wrapper. 'The Detling Murders' is the third of Julian Symons' Victorian era crime novels. This book revolves around Bernard Ross, a Liberal M.P. who marries the daughter of a traditional Tory gentleman. Mysteries follow, including the murder of an erratic painter, whose murder seems to be pinned onto Ross himself. Julian Symons (1912-1994) was a British crime writer and poet. He also wrote a range of social and historical works. Collated, complete. In the publisher's original cloth binding, in the unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, excellent, with just a bit of fading to top edge of boards. Dust wrapper is in a similarly excellent condition, with a bit of light age-toning to margins of fly leaves. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very clean throughout, with light age-toning to margins. Fine . Ill.: None. Fine/Near Fine.