Mystery in the Channel by Freeman Wills Crofts Early Reprint Collins 1934. Ninth impression. A very fine copy that has no previous owner's inscriptions. Contents unblemished throughout and covers clean and unmarked. In original near fine dust jacket with publisher's printed price of 2/6 to spine.

"Mystery in the Channel" by Freeman Wills Crofts presents a classic puzzle for Inspector French of Scotland Yard. While crossing the English Channel, a ferry crew spots a yacht adrift, revealing two shot men aboard with no sign of the murderer or weapon. The victims, high-ranking officials of a financially troubled company, suggest motives tied to embezzlement and escape. French navigates through international waters, banking schemes, and alibis, piecing together the crime's intricate details. His methodical investigation, blending nautical knowledge with financial scrutiny, leads to an unexpected resolution, proving Crofts' prowess in the golden age of detective fiction.