Books Tell You Why, Inc.

A nice first edition/first printing in lightly sunned, Near Fine condition in Very Good+, lightly toned/chipped dust-jacket. From the collection of Betty Anderson, legendary art director of publisher Knopf in the late 20th century as evidenced by her (small and unobtrusive) inventory number.

Stone, Paper, Knife is a story about a woman who is forced to flee her home after her husband is killed. She travels to a new town, where she is met by a man who claims to be her brother. He helps her to get started in her new life, but she is constantly suspicious of him. One day, she finds out that he is actually a murderer, and she must decide whether to turn him in to the police or protect him.; 8vo.