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New York: Dodd, Mead & Company, 1940. First U.S. edition. Mild toning to spine and upper edge, tiny hole to lower front gutter, tiny ding to lower front edge, a nearly fine copy in a nearly fine dust jacket with light vertical crease to spine, some mild rubs to rear panel and a scratch to the lower rear panel. A lovely copy. (31271). Octavo, pp. [1-8] 1-4 [5-6] 7-270 [271-272: blank], original light blue cloth, front and spine stamped in dark blue, fore edge untrimmed, "Red Badge Detective" logo end papers. A Hercule Poirot mystery. [Reference: Hubin, p. 164].

In the novel, Elinor Carlisle stands accused of the murder of Mary Gerrard, who she had a motive to kill out of jealousy and inheritance. Hercule Poirot becomes involved to investigate the complicated truth behind the facade of relationships and societal appearances.

A first edition can be identified by the publisher's imprint and date found on the copyright page.