The Kidnap Murder Case by S.S. Van Dine First Edition Cassell 1936. A very fine copy. Very small name to ffep. Contents and edges free of any foxing or toning. Covers are bright, clean and without bumping or rubbing. Gilt lettering still very much bright. In original VG dust jacket, correct first state with publisher's printed price of 7/6 to spine.

"The Kidnap Murder Case" is a classic detective novel by S.S. Van Dine, first published in 1936. This installment features the fictional detective Philo Vance, who must unravel a complex case involving a kidnapping and a subsequent murder. The plot weaves a tangled web of clues, alibis, and suspects, challenging Vance's deductive skills. Van Dine's writing is characterized by intricate puzzles and intellectual challenges, and "The Kidnap Murder Case" is no exception, with Vance employing his distinctive logical approach to solve the crime. The novel is a testament to the "Golden Age of Detective Fiction," offering a rich and engaging mystery for fans of classic whodunits.