THE RIDDLE OF THE RUTHVENS And Other Studies

Hardback. New Edn. Revised (1st pub. 1919). The grim title story covers the infamous Gowrie Conspiracy - one of the strangest episodes in Scottish history. Other cases featured include : The Law and Mrs. Yelverton; The Witches of North Berwick; The Abduction of Hean Kay; Nicol Muschet - His Crime and the Cairn; The Adventure of David Hagart; Mackcoull and the Begbie Mystery + much more. Illus. + Map. 359p. 8vo. h/back. Sl. rubbed green cloth + tiny mk. to fore-edge o/w Vg+