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New York: W. W. Norton & Company, Inc., [1934]., 1934. First edition. First edition. Author's fourth book that features her famous crime-solver, Asey Mayo. A near fine, bight copy in a stunning, bright dust jacket. During this adventure Asey investigates the murder of Eve Prence, a woman writer with a spectacular past, who is found murdered in the Cape Cod Tavern. Eve had run this as a Bohemian resort for herself and her friends. An exceptional copy of a title that is scarce in any edition. From the collection of Otto Penzler.