Puppet for a Corpse by Dorothy Simpson published by Charles Scribner's Sons 1983

Description: The House on the Strand by Daphne du Maurier Paperback Book Avon First Printing Doctor's shouldn't commit suicide. Doctors are supposed to save lives, not take them. But Dr. Arnold Pettifer has killed himself,, and Detective Inspector Luke Thanet is called to view the body. Luke Thanet hates looking at bodies. And he especially hates looking at this one. Why would a successful, healthy doctor with a fine son and a beautiful, pregnant wife want to die? It's clearly suicide. Dr. Pettifer left a note--not a very long one, but definitely to the point. He arranged to kill himself on a day when the house would be empty--his wife in London, his housekeeper visiting her sister his son in school. He is found lying peacefully in bed, an empty pill container, dirty glass, and half-empty wine bottle by his side. There are no signs of violence. But something doesn't add up. Why was his wife, Gemma, away for the night? Why did husband and wife have separate bedrooms? Was he having financial difficulties, troubles in his medical practice? Was he, unknown to his family, suffering from some fatal ailment? Healthy, happy people don't commit suicide. And Arnold Pettifer had seemed particularly happy. The afternoon of his death he's paid two thousand pounds for a Canary Islands cruise scheduled to leave in three weeks. Why pay all that money and then go and kill yourself? Luke Thanet suspects there's more to this suicide than meets the eye. Could it have been murder? Thanet means to find the answer, no matter how far back into the doctor's life he has to probe. Book is in good condition. General Corner & Shelf ware. Some fraying and peeling on dust jacket, along with a small tear toward the bottom of the spine. A solid reading copy. Please see photos for details, and let me know if you have any questions. Shipping and Return DetailsI ship daily (expect a quick delivery!) and offer free returns. No questions asked. I can combine shipping or send a partial shipping refund.Please feel free to ask any questions you may have.I'm John, just a regular small-town guy.

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