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A First UK edition B format (130 x 198 mm) paperback with a full 1 to 10 number sequence indicating a first printing. Read once very carefully. Tiny crase at bottom left-hand corner of front cover.
SYNOPSIS: “1950s Lewes, South Downs. Following the tragic death of her brother, Francis, eccentric artist Primrose Oughterard has taken responsibility for his discerning cat and dog, Maurice and Bouncer.
Hubert Topping, the new Latin master at the local prep school, is a man of seemingly impeccable conduct. Primrose, however, takes an instant dislike to him, denouncing everything from his penchant for ancient languages to his floral buttonholes.
When a body is found on top of the downs, Primrose is certain of Topping’s involvement and sets out to prove it, while Bouncer and Maurice are bemused spectators to the ensuing human skulduggery…”
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