Malvery Hold By J.S Fletcher - (written 1917) - 1931 Publication by Ward, Lock & CO., Limited London & Melbourne Could also be known as 'Sudden Death, Pedigreed Murder Case - Malvery Hold (1917) {aka The Mystery of the Hushing Pool}' Red boarded Binding with black lettering to cover and spine. Maybe missing it's dust jacket? Light wear to corners and spine extremities. Some foxing on page edges and endpapers. Good condition given its age. Originally serialised in the 'Argus' in 1916, first published 1917 then apparently not again until this 1931 edition. This print is often described as a first edition although it is not marked as such. Synopsis from German GoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/27769116-der-verschollene "... Richard Malvery, who emigrated to Canada five years ago, returns to his hometown of Brychester, a small town in England. He has barely arrived when he disappears without a trace on the same day. The Canadian David Blake, a friend and business partner,