The Pattern is Murder by Jean Marsh
1954. First Edition. 192 pages. No dust jacket. This is an ex-Library book. Red cloth covered boards. Boots ex-library rebind with associated stickers and markings to pages and boards. Pages are moderately tanned and foxed throughout. Text block edge is moderately foxed. Cracking to hinges, no damage to end papers. Binding remains firm. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. Mild crushing to spine ends, with fraying cloth and small splits. Book has a slight forward lean. Cloth has minor damp and dust stains. Moderate tanning to spine.