Our First Murder by Torrey Chanslor Dust Jacket Only First Edition Stokes 1940. New York. Dust jacket only. VG with only light signs of wear and not price clipped.

"Our First Murder" by Torrey Chanslor is a quaint, screwball mystery set in 1940s Manhattan. Spinster sisters Amanda and Lutie Beagle, who've inherited a detective agency, dive into their first case after a headless corpse is found in a theatrical lodging house. Narrated by their niece, Marthy Meecham, the novel combines humor with detective work, reminiscent of the era's zany movies. The sisters, despite their inexperience, navigate through a cast of eccentric characters to solve the murder, showcasing Chanslor's knack for light-hearted mystery with a nod to the golden age of detective fiction.