Charles Percy Snow - Death under Sail. Varnishing. Gift book bound in leather.

"Death under Sail"

One of the brightest detective novels of the XX century. The novel that formed the basis of a wonderful film with Nikolai Kryukov, Marianna Vertinskaya and Antanas Barchas in secret roles. A group of wealthy young Englishmen and their charming friends go on a pleasure trip on a yacht, but very soon the thoughtless entertainment is interrupted by a tragedy.

The owner of the yacht, Roger Mills, was found murdered.

But who could prevent a successful young doctor, a favorite of women and the soul of the company?

The police are at a loss.

And then the gentlemen of the "old school", the astute Mr. Capel and the brilliant amateur detective Finbow take up the investigation.

"Varnishing"

Humphrey Lee, a retired Belgrave resident, pays a social visit to his old friend Lady Ashbrook.

She is awaiting the results of her tests, fearing cancer. When Lady Ashbrook becomes clear, she has ten days to enjoy her new life.

She is later found murdered...