1948 The Chocolate Cobweb by Charlotte Armstrong, Hardcover Book. Measures 8 1/4" by 5 1/2". Coward McCann Inc. 220 pages. Good conditon. Shows age.
Dive into a masterclass of psychological suspense with this 1948 first edition of The Chocolate Cobweb by Edgar Award-winning author Charlotte Armstrong. Published by Coward-McCann, Inc., this 220-page hardcover is a definitive example of mid-century "day-lit terror". The story follows Amanda Garth, a young artist who discovers a possible mix-up at her birth and entangles herself with the prestigious Garrison family in California to uncover the truth. What begins as curiosity quickly turns into a deadly game of cat and mouse as Amanda suspects a cunning murderer is at work within the household.
This edition features a classic beige cloth binding with dark brown lettering on the spine, a hallmark of Coward-McCann’s quality publications from the late 1940s. Armstrong’s work is celebrated for its nail-biting suspense and was later adapted into the 2000 French film Merci pour le chocolat. This book is a must-have for collectors of vintage crime fiction, Noir enthusiasts, or anyone seeking a tightly-wound mystery that remains fresh decades after its original release.
This item is vintage, over 75 years old. While it appears to be in good condition, there is the possibility I may have missed a minor detail. The book shows natural signs of age and shelf wear, including slight bumping to the spine and minor discoloration of the cloth, which adds to its authentic vintage character. In the unlikely event I missed a major flaw I would reach out prior to sending it.
