CHASE, James Hadley

The Flesh of the Orchid

London: Jarrolds Publishers, [1948]. First Edition. Octavo (19cm); yellow cloth-covered boards, with titling stamped in black on spine; dustjacket; 191pp. Modest rubbing and soil to spine and board edges, else tight clean, and unmarked; Very Good or better. In somewhat worn original dustwrapper, unclipped (priced 9s. 6d. net), stained to verso with old clear tape repairs, a few creses and closed tears; Good or better.

Sequel to No Orchids for Miss Blandish, this thriller begins 20 years later in an asylum. Its French film adaptation, La Chair de l'orchidée (1975), was directed by Patrice Chéreau, and starred Charlotte Rampling, Bruno Cremer, and Edwige Feuillère. Scarce in jacket. [84349].

Price: $300.00

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