Joseph Hayes — The Desperate Hours
London, Andre Deutsch, 1955. First edition. Cloth. A smart copy of Hayes' taut drama that follows what happens when the home of an ordinary family is invaded by a trio of escaped criminals. First edition thus, third impression. With pictorial unclipped dustwrapper. Joseph Hayes was an American author and playwright who is best known for his novel 'The Desperate Hours&apos. In an unclipped dustwrapper and full cloth binding. Externally, generally smart. Minor shelfwear to the boards. Some bumping and sunning to the dustwrapper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages very bright and clean, with a small closed tear to the rear free endpaper. Fine . Ill.: None. Fine/Fine.