Contains twelve short crime stories, nine based on accounts the author heard while serving a prison sentence for perjury.
General Note
"First published in the United Kingdom by Macmillan, an imprint of Pan Mac Macmillan Ltd."--T.p. verso.
Content Note
The man who robbed his own post office -- Maestro -- Don't drink the water -- It can't be October already -- The red king -- The wisdom of Solomon -- Know what I mean? -- Charity begins at home -- The alibi -- A greek tragedy -- The commissioner -- In the eye of the beholder.