Poison... At Plessis
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Condition: Fair/Poor. Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage — the dust jacket shows significant wear, tearing, and chipping along the edges and corners. The spine of the jacket is faded. Page Condition: yellowed with some foxing. Markings: -. Binding: Appears intact but aged. Stickers/Labels: None visible.
A deliciously sinister entry in the mystery-thriller genre, Poison... at Plessis by Maurice Dekobra — the celebrated French author known for his globe-trotting, glamorous narratives — presents a tale of intrigue, danger, and deadly secrets set against a richly atmospheric backdrop. Dekobra, who earned international fame with works like The Madonna of the Sleeping Cars, brings his signature blend of wit, sophistication, and suspense to this gripping story centered on a poisoning mystery at the storied Plessis estate. The narrative unfolds with Dekobra's characteristic flair, drawing readers into a world of cunning characters, hidden motives, and sharp dialogue that keeps tension coiled throughout. A product of the mid-twentieth century golden age of crime fiction, this novel showcases Dekobra's mastery of atmosphere and his talent for weaving cosmopolitan intrigue with a tightly plotted whodunit structure.
Author: Maurice Dekobra
Format: Hardback
Genre: Crime fiction
Condition remarks:
Condition: Fair/Poor. Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage — the dust jacket shows significant wear, tearing, and chipping along the edges and corners. The spine of the jacket is faded. Page Condition: yellowed with some foxing. Markings: -. Binding: Appears intact but aged. Stickers/Labels: None visible.
A deliciously sinister entry in the mystery-thriller genre, Poison... at Plessis by Maurice Dekobra — the celebrated French author known for his globe-trotting, glamorous narratives — presents a tale of intrigue, danger, and deadly secrets set against a richly atmospheric backdrop. Dekobra, who earned international fame with works like The Madonna of the Sleeping Cars, brings his signature blend of wit, sophistication, and suspense to this gripping story centered on a poisoning mystery at the storied Plessis estate. The narrative unfolds with Dekobra's characteristic flair, drawing readers into a world of cunning characters, hidden motives, and sharp dialogue that keeps tension coiled throughout. A product of the mid-twentieth century golden age of crime fiction, this novel showcases Dekobra's mastery of atmosphere and his talent for weaving cosmopolitan intrigue with a tightly plotted whodunit structure.