Murder in Mount Holly / Paul Theroux.

Author/creator Theroux, Paul
Format Book
Publication InfoNew York : Mysterious Press, [2011], ©1969.
Descriptionviii, 148 pages ; 19 cm
Subjects

Abstract During the time of Lyndon Johnson's presidency, Herbie Gneiss is forced to leave college to get a job. His income from the Kant-Brake toy factory, which manufactures military toys for children, keeps his chocolate-loving mother from starvation. Mr. Gibbon, a patriotic veteran of three wars, also works at Kant-Brake. When Herbie is drafted, Mr. Gibbon falls in love with Herbie's mother and they move in together at Miss Ball's rooming house. Since Herbie is fighting for his country, Mr. Gibbon feels that he, too, should do something for his country and convinces Miss Ball and Mrs. Gneiss to join him in the venture. In the name of patriotism, they decide to rob the Mount Holly Trust Company because it is managed by a small dark man who is probably a communist.
General note"Originally published in 1969 in Great Britain by Alan Ross"--T.p. verso.
ISBN9780802126047
ISBN0802126049

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Joyner General Stacks PS3570.H4 M87 2011 ✔ Available Place Hold