C. Northcote Parkinson — Devil To Pay

Murray 1973 First Edition First Printing . Slightly bumped at top of spine and page edges slightly marked - Very Good to Near Fine book in slightly rubbed Dust Jacket with a touch of wear at the upper tip of the front fold . '... almost before he knows it Richard Delancey's naval career has taken a new turn,,, In a matter of minutes he is ducking the freezing spray in the shhets of a ferry close-hauled for Cowes... But he scarcely expected to find himself at the head of a ba