The House of the Seven Flies by Victor Canning Hardcover Book (1952)

The House of the Seven Flies (1952) by Victor Canning is a thrilling mystery set in the world of stolen diamonds and high-stakes intrigue. The story follows ex-British Army officer Edward Furse, who rents out his boat to a mysterious passenger. When the passenger dies aboard the boat, Furse is drawn into a hunt for £250,000 worth of diamonds stolen from an Amsterdam bank. As Furse uncovers clues, such as the cryptic phrase “Seven Flies,” he must outsmart both law enforcement, led by Detective Inspector Molenaar, and a dangerous criminal, Rohner, to claim the treasure. The novel combines adventure with an intricate puzzle of deceit and hidden motives.

Condition: Missing dust jacket and previous owner’s name is written on inside cover, otherwise in very good condition.