C. S. Forester — Payment Deferred

London, John Lane The Bodley Head, 1926 . First edition. Cloth. A handsome example of the first edition of C. S. Foreser's psychological crime novel, a departure from his usual tales of naval adventure. The first edition, first impression.A thrilling crime novel from Forester, following a beleaguered London bank clerk who murders his wealthy nephew to escape financial ruin, then uses the money to speculate in foreign currency.His newfound wealth proves hollow as paranoia, family betrayal, and mounting tragedy overtake him.With eight pages of advertisements to the rear. In the publisher's original cloth binding. Boards bright, with back strip a touch age toned. Minor area of fading to front board tail. Light shelf wear to back strip tail, with bump to back strip head. Internally, firmly bound. Pages clean and bright. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .