The Man who Held Five Aces by Jean Leslie published by Doubleday & Company is a 1949 adventure about a dysfunctional family's mystery and murder.
First Edition
Jean Leslie's Forth Novel
As an author, Jean Leslie is all but unknown today, but in mid-40s and early 50s she wrote a total of eight works of mystery and detective fiction, all published under Doubleday’s long-established Crime Club imprint. About the author herself, Hubin supplies the following information: “Jean Leslie Cornett (1908-1994). Born in Omaha, raised in Santa Monica; teaching fellow in psychology.”
Seems to be the only relevant information on this author. An intriguing addition to anyone book lover's collection!
