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London: Hodder & Stoughton, 1959. Green cloth, gilt text (slightly dulled) on spine. 192 pages. Shelfwear to lower edges. Tiny numerals written on front pastedown. Surface paper loss to upper edge of ffep. Text block edge has light foxing. Small stamp on rear fep. Binding is firm and pages clean. Rex, a doctor at Merrivale Hospital, has been sleeping badly and his wife Margaret notices that he is showing unusual signs of strain. Why does Rex do nothing when the fair-haired stranger, Carsen, insults her? What hold can Carsen possibly have over Rex? What is the meaning of Carsen's message: "After all, blood is thicker than water"?. First Edition. Hard Cover. Good +/No Jacket. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall.