Author: Cynthia Harrod-Eagles Title: Orchestrated Death Details: Macdonald, London, 1991, flat-signed by the author on the title page, First Printing, One of a Reported First Print Run of Only 300 Copies, Near Fine in Near Fine Dust Jacket A scarce first edition, first printing of the author's first Inspector Bill Slider mystery, signed by Cynthia Harrod-Eagles directly on the title page without inscription. Published by Macdonald in 1991, this title is believed to have had an exceptionally small first print run of only 300 copies, making it one of the more elusive modern British crime true first editions.

The book remains in near fine condition, appearing unread, with clean pages, a firm binding and sharp boards. The original unclipped dust jacket is likewise near fine and presents extremely well.

A highly desirable signed copy of the novel that introduced Inspector Bill Slider, one of the most enduring and respected detectives in British crime fiction.

Synopsis: When internationally renowned conductor Sir Rudolf Pekrun dies suddenly during a concert performance, the circumstances initially appear natural. However, evidence soon suggests that his death was carefully planned murder.

Called upon to investigate, Inspector Bill Slider enters the competitive and often poisonous world of professional music, where rivalries, jealousies and long-held resentments lurk behind a façade of artistic excellence. As he uncovers layer upon layer of deception, Slider must identify a killer hidden among the orchestra's talented and ambitious members.

Combining a classic whodunit structure with sharp characterisation and authentic procedural detail, Orchestrated Death marks the impressive debut of Inspector Bill Slider and the beginning of Cynthia Harrod-Eagles' acclaimed detective series.