Henning Mankell — Before the Frost

London, The Harvill Press, 2004. First edition. Cloth. A lovely first UK edition of Henning Mankell's first and only instalment to this follow-up crime series, with the daughter of popular fictional police inspector, Kurt Wallander. The first UK edition, first impression of this work, with a full number line. In the publisher's original unclipped dust wrapper. With a sketched map to the beginning of the work.Originally published under the title 'Innan frosten' in 2002, this mystery-crime novel follows the daughter of the author's most noted fictional character, Inspector Kurt Wallander, as she follows in his footsteps as a police officer. Author Henning Mankell originally intended for Linda's arc to span over a trilogy, however, following the unexpected passing of the actress who was playing her in the television adaptation at the time, Mankell decided to abandon the series after the first novel.  In the original cloth binding. In the original unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, excellent with minor shelf wear only. Dust wrapper is also excellent, with minor edge wear. Internally, firmly bound with bright and clean pages. Fine . Ill.: None. Fine/Fine.