Ethel Lina White Appraisal

Her Heart in Her Throat by Ethel Lina White

This is a vintage hardcover edition of the mystery novel 'Her Heart in Her Throat,' authored by Ethel Lina White. The book is bound in a textured reddish-orange or rust-colored cloth. The front cover features a distinctive graphic design consisting of two black rectangular blocks containing the title and author's name in a sans-serif, metallic-gold or light-colored font. Decorative black geometric borders accent the top and bottom of these blocks. The spine shows visible wear with some fraying at the head and tail, and the cloth covers exhibit mild surface soiling and rubbing, particularly along the edges and corners. Based on the publication history of this title and the specific typography and binding style, this copy appears to be a mid-20th-century printing, likely from the 1940s (the original was published in 1942). The craftsmanship is typical of mass-market hardbacks of the era, utilizing a sturdy cloth-over-board construction. There is no dust jacket present, which is a significant factor in its condition assessment. Ethel Lina White was a noted British crime writer best known for 'The Wheel Spins,' which was adapted into Hitchcock's 'The Lady Vanishes.'