Macmillan, London, 1979. First UK Edition. INSCRIBED BY THE AUTHOR TO FAMILY MEMBERS. A fine copy in a near fine slightly spine-faded like D/W. Inscribed by the Author on the title page: "To Jessie and Joe, with love from/ Mary./ 'Ellis Peters'/ 1979". Jessie Hodgson (nee Edward) was Ellis Peters' first cousin. Ellis Peters' real name was Edith Mary Pargeter. Family members called her "Edith Mary" or "Mary" as her mother was also called Edith. A superb Association Copy. Inexplicably uncommon, inscribed. [Attributes: First Edition; Signed Copy; Hard Cover; In Dust Jacket]