Typescript of a short story entitled 'Murder at Mortonhall', by Edith Simon, accompanied by an illustrated folder., December 1947
Scope and Contents
The back cover of the included folder features the following manuscript inscription by the author: 'To the Communal Lifers of Mortonhall this volume is respectfully dedicated, on the occasion of their first collective Christmas, and in promotion of peace and goodwill amongst men - and women for that matter. Not to mention children. And cats.' The front cover illustration features representations of the resident families of Mortonhall at the time. The title page of the inner typescript features the name of a [possibly fictitious] publishing company, The ARC Publishing Co. Ltd., Liberton.
Dates
- Creation: December 1947
Creator
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Extent
1 Folders
Language of Materials
English
Repository Details
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