Publication

1934 - Reynal & Hitchcock, New York, New York (State)

Language

English

Word Count

70,250 words, Guess

Page Count

281 pages

Identifiers

Classifications

  • LCCPZ3.M2943 Po2

Description

Adrian Gray was born in May 1862 and met his death through violence, at the hands of one of his own children, at Christmas, 1931.' Thus begins a classic crime novel published in 1933 that has been too long neglected - until now. It is a riveting portrait of the psychology of a murderer. Each December, Adrian Gray invites his extended family to stay at his lonely house, Kings Poplars. None of Gray's six surviving children is fond of him; several have cause to wish him dead. The family gathers on Christmas Eve - and by the following morning, their wish has been granted. This fascinating and unusual novel tells the story of what happened that dark Christmas night; and what the murderer did next.

Subjects

Other Editions

  • Portrait of a murdererReynal & Hitchcock1934-01-01

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