Wenzell Brown — Dark Drums

New York, Appleton Century Crofts, Inc.; Popular Library, 1950-1951. First edition. Cloth. Two smart copies of this exciting novel from American author Wenzell Brown. Two volumes. First edition. Both the first hardcover edition (dated 1950) and the first Popular Library softcover edition (dated 1951) of this novel. No one knew just how Kate Donley came to power in Kingston, Jamaica in the 1790s. The natives whispered of her knowledge of the dark magic Obeah, some said to have seen her follow the drums to observe secret rituals forbidden to a white woman, and others gossiped that she was won as a prize in a cockfight. Despite this, none could deny that every man in the colony wanted her. Written by Wenzell Brown, an American author noted for his mystery novels. The hardcover is bound in the original full cloth binding. Externally, excellent. Original unclipped dust wrapper is also excellent with minor sunning to the spine. The softcover is bound in the original paper wraps. Externally, very smart with minor wear only. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean with minor age toning to the extremities. Fine . Ill.: None. Fine/Fine.