The Beverly Malibu: A Kate Delafield Mystery (Kate Delafield Mysteries (Paperback)) by Forrest, Katherine V - 1991-04-01

Used - Good. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.

Used - Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.

Naiad Pr, 1991. Near Fine. In this absorbing procedural, Forrest's intelligent, complex series heroine , LAPD homicide detective Kate Delafield, makes her first appearance in har dcover, investigating the Thanksgiving Day murder by strychnine poisoning o f septuagenarian Owen Sinclair, a retired movie director. Suspecting a reve nge killing, Kate learns that more than 30 years ago, in the '50s, Sinclair named names to the House Un-American Activities Committee, destroying coun tless careers and lives in Hollywood. Many of Sinclair's eccentric, film-wo rld neighbors in his apartment building were affected by HUAC and had reaso n to kill him. Kate, a lesbian, is attracted to two beautiful women who are under suspicion, and as the investigation continues, she is warmly welcome d into the tenants' extended family, one of whom, she knows, is the mercile ss killer. In her look back at the McCarthy era, Forrest has created a rest rained and compassionate portrait of a turbulent period in American history.

Naiad Pr, 1991. Trade Paperback. Very Good.

Naiad Pr. paperback. Very Good. 5x0x8.

Naiad Pr, 1991-04-01. Paperback. Very Good. 0.7000 8.4000 5.4000. Cover edges are slightly worn but all pages are clean/intact.

Naiad Pr, 1991-04-01. Paperback. Very Good. 0.7000 8.4000 5.4000.

Bella Books, Incorporated, 1991. Paperback. Good. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.

Bella Books, Incorporated, 1991. Paperback. Very Good. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.

Naiad Pr, 1991/04/01 00:00:00.000. Trade Paperback . Good. Forrest,Katharine V. Beverly Malibu All Orders Shipped With Tracking And Delivery Confirmation Numbers.