Cary Lucas — Unfinished Business

New York, Simon and Schuster, 1947. First edition. Cloth. A well presented first edition of this crime fiction novel set in Mexico. A first edition in original publisher's black cloth binding and original unclipped dust wrapper. This work is one of the Inner Sanctum Mystery Novels, which was a series of novels published by Simon & Schuster between 1936 and 1969. There was also a popular radio program from 1941 until 1952 of the same name based on the imprint given to this series of mystery novels. This particular novel was written by Cary Lucas, and it follows the mystery of an abandoned office, with hired killers and high-ranking diplomats involved. The author tells the story of the corruption taking place in the world of today, with a deep understanding of the countries involved. With an original Business Reply Card included, to purchase more Inner Sanctum Mysteries from Simon & Schuster. In original publisher's cloth binding, with original unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, excellent, with minor shelf wear only. The odd mark to boards and light bumping to head of the spine. The odd mark to endpapers. Dust wrapper in excellent condition, with minor chipping to the extremities. Light age toning to the rear of the wrap. Internally firmly bound. Pages clean with slight age toning. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: None. Very Good Indeed/Very Good Indeed.