Complete Barbara Vine (Signed) first editions

A collection of Ruth Rendell mysteries, comprising all 14 novels published under her pseudonym of Barbara Vine All are first editions (ie UK firsts) and each is signed by the author All are in Near Fine to Fine condition, with all dust jackets in protective mylar covers An extra 15th volume is a signed proof paperback copy of the US edition of her 10th Barbara Vine book, Grasshopper This collection would make an impressive addition to the library of any Ruth Rendell fan, or a wonderful special occasion gift for that special friend who is a Rendell fan

Ruth Barbara Rendell, Baroness Rendell of Babergh, CBE (1930 â€" 2015) was an English author of thrillers and psychological murder mysteries She is best known for creating Chief Inspector Wexford A second string of works was a series of unrelated crime novels that explored the psychological background of criminals and their victims This theme was developed further in a third series of novels, published under the pseudonym Barbara Vine

Most of her Wexford novels, and many of her other works have become popular BBC productions over the years

This collection includes:

1 A Dark-Adapted Eye (1986)

2 A Fatal Inversion (1987)

3 The House of Stairs (1988)

4 Gallowglass (1990)

5 King Solomon's Carpet (1991)

6 Asta's Book (1993) (American title: Anna's Book)

7 No Night Is Too Long (1994)

8 The Brimstone Wedding (1995)

9 The Chimney-sweeper's Boy (1998)

10 Grasshopper (2000)

11 The Blood Doctor (2002)

12 The Minotaur (2005)

13 The Birthday Present (2008)

14 The Child's Child (2012)

15 Grasshopper (US uncorrected proof, paperback, 2000)