The Red House Mystery

This hardcover edition of "The Red House Mystery" is an ex-library copy, featuring a library sticker on the dust jacket. The dust jacket shows signs of wear, including minor edge wear, but remains intact. The binding is sound, and the pages are clean with no inscriptions or signatures.

"The Red House Mystery" by A. A. Milne, renowned for his beloved "Winnie-the-Pooh" series, showcases his versatility as a writer with this classic mystery novel. Published by E. P. Dutton & Company in New York, this edition carries a renewal copyright date of 1950, indicating it is a reprint of the original 1922 publication. This hardcover edition is part of a series of reprints that brought Milne's detective fiction back into the spotlight. The book is a quintessential locked-room mystery, offering intrigue and suspense. While Milne is primarily celebrated for his children's literature, "The Red House Mystery" demonstrates his skill in crafting engaging adult fiction. This particular copy is an ex-library edition, with visible library markings and a dust jacket that shows signs of wear. Despite these indications of its past life in a library, the book remains a valuable addition for collectors of classic mystery novels.