Withered Murder
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Withered Murder is the second of the collaborations of Anthony and Peter Shaffer. It was first printed by Gollancz
in London in 1955 and then reprinted a year later in New York by Macmillan
as part of their 'Cock Robin Mystery' series of books.
As in How Doth The Little Crocodile? the story follows their eccentric detective Mr Verity and his unique ways of solving murders. Again, as in How Doth The Little Crocodile? the detectives name would become Mr Fathom when the book was published in the US.
Despite several attempts by publishers to have them reprinted, these books are now long out of print and copies in excellent condition can sell for high prices.
Gollancz
Gollancz often refers to the British publishing house Victor Gollancz Ltd.Gollancz, a family name originating from the Polish town Gołańcz , is mainly known as the name of a prominent British Jewish family, including:* Sir Hermann Gollancz , rabbi* Sir Israel Gollancz , scholar of...
in London in 1955 and then reprinted a year later in New York by Macmillan
Macmillan Publishers (United States)
Macmillan Publishers USA, also known as Macmillan Publishing, is a privately held American publishing company owned by the Georg von Holtzbrinck Publishing Group. It has offices in 41 countries worldwide and operates in more than 30 others....
as part of their 'Cock Robin Mystery' series of books.
As in How Doth The Little Crocodile? the story follows their eccentric detective Mr Verity and his unique ways of solving murders. Again, as in How Doth The Little Crocodile? the detectives name would become Mr Fathom when the book was published in the US.
Despite several attempts by publishers to have them reprinted, these books are now long out of print and copies in excellent condition can sell for high prices.