Richly plotted, this Edwardian tale of murder and adventure is set among members of the Sir Eugene's New British South Polar Expedition on Ross Island. Any resemblance to Scott's last expedition is strictly intentional. While the book doesn't offer much Antarctic background (it's set entirely during the overwinter at the hut), it is a fast-paced and suspenseful tale. Originally published in 1977.  (ANT64, $13.00)