First Edition , 1952. Although recently republished as part of the British Library Crime Classics series, it is hard to source original copies, with very few in Penguin paperback and Michael Joseph hardbacks available, this is a first edition hard back, with dust jacket ( covered in removeable protective plastic cover), price still in tact on flap, with some wear and discolouration to dustjacket edges ( mainly corners), foxing to back back or boards and front end paper - please see photos. Really lovely mid century cover art on dust jacket. Good condition for age. ------------------------------ Night falls in the capital, and aLondon particularpea-souper fog envelops the city. In Maida Vale, Rose and her family doctor Tedwards struggle through the dark after a man has telephoned from Roses house, claiming to have been attacked. By the time they arrive the victim, Raoul Vernet, is dead. The news he brought from Switzerland for Roses mother has died with him. Arriving to the sc