Buy this book on-line Ivor Drummond : The Frog in the MoonflowerMacmillan, London, 1972 ISBN 0333131401
8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. CI3 - A first edition (First published 1972 stated) hardcover book in good condition in vey good dust jacket. Dust jacket has tanning and light shelf wear. Book has some bumped corners, marked out info on the front fixed endpaper, scattered underlining and marking, light discoloration and shelf wear. Although not marked in any way, this copy comes from the personal collection of Otto Penzler, legendary editor and founder of the Mysterious Press, an award-winning icon in the genre. 8"x5.3", 192 pages. Satisfaction Guaranteed. The third exploit of the avenging trio (who fist appeared in The Man with the Tiny Head) proves even more hazardous and flamboyant than its predecessors: Sandro, the Italian millionaire, Colly the lazy American, and Lady Jennifer Norrington tangle with a group of ferocious and fanatical killers. That murderers of exceptional ruthlessness are at work emerges sensationally from the first blood-stained incidents: the 'guns' at a great English pheasant shoot are themselves machine-gunned; an appalling and hideously cruel catastrophe overtakes a famous hunt, its hounds, horses and riders in full cry; and more savagery strikes a party of young beaglers. Each act of butchery bears the signature 'ALA' but every other clue has vanished. In Geneva an organization called SIPHEN carries out world-wide propaganda against the killing of animals: it seeks the protection and preservation of every species. Sandro has an aunt who is deeply interested in SIPHEN and helps it with work and money. It is to SIPHEN that Sandro's interest turns. But it is on safari in East Africa that this story of multiple murder and the counter-attacks by Sandro, Colly and Jenny comes to its inventive, monstrous and final climax. The subject of animal conservation is a topical one, and the question of whether the genuine sportsman is the best conservationist has been widely discussed. This book portrays people, animals, and the brilliant setting of East Africa with affection and sharp observation, while providing a super-story of formidable speed and power.. Book Condition: Good. Binding: Hardcover. Jacket: Very Good Click here for full details of this book, to ask a question or to buy it on-line. Bibliophile Bookbase probably offers multiple copies of Ivor Drummond : The Frog in the Moonflower. Click here to select from a complete list of available copies of this book. Bibliophile Bookbase lists over 5 million books, maps and prints including out of print books, out-of-print books, antiquarian books, first editions and rare books. Bibliophile Bookbase for antiquarian books, maps and prints. |