Valarie Scorby and the Big Port

New York: Lone Star Publishing Company, Inc., (1960). 8vo. Cloth. 377 p. 1st ed. About fine in d.w. with light wear at top edge. [42310]

Novel which is "set in the great and ever growing, ever thriving metropolis of Houston, Texas, and its atmosphere is predominantly oil refining, oil producing, big business, and big business maneuvers... When Valerie Scorby's father, upon his death, left her in full control of his vast business empire, he had no fear of her executive ability and genius to carry on in the tradional Scorby manner... Did her first husband commit suicide, or did she kill him as her adversaries believed? Murder, or suicide, they all averred, she was guilty of his death..."

Price: $30.00

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