Original hardcover published by Random ©1951. A Mercury Mystery featuring Arthur Crook as sleuth. Cover "A triple riddle in death for Arthur Crook.” Unabridged edition in digest format. The neighbors said it was a wonder vicious old Miss Fitzgerald had lived this long. Arthur, who lived directly above the noisome biddy, found the news of the murder positively cheering! Firstly a wicked tongue was silenced; second, it was, for Arthur Crook, a heaven-sent opportunity to confound his ancient enemies, the police.