Ruth Rendell

 

Crime fiction. I have some others hardcover. Book Club and first editions. And one or two under the Barbara Vine name.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ruth_Rendell

https://www.mysteryscenemag.com/article/3374-c-c-benison-on-ruth-rendell

https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2013/mar/01/ruth-rendell-life-in-writing