Parsing Explanation Please Times Jumbo Cryptic 1201

[Mrsspagnoli57]

13D Stabbed by twisting daggers,first of victims is murdered in book 6,4

On another site I have seen this answered as VILE BODIES with the explanation 'Anagram OBELI V DIES

Sorry if I sound thick but, apart from the V where does the anagram come from? Its not in the actual clue?

[Mamyalynne]

Daggers - Obeli
First of victims -V
Is murdered - Dies

[cupid04]

vile bodies

[Mamyalynne]

Twisting - anagram indicator

[jim360]

It's not an anagram, as "obeli V" 'twisting', ie reversed, gives VILE BO, and then + dies.

[Mamyalynne]

apologies

[Mrsspagnoli57]

Thank you for the explanations.

[Mamyalynne]

Jim's right I did parse it wrong...

First of victims - V
Stabbed (inclusion) by twisting daggers - Obeli, back - ILEBO
Is murdered - Dies

[dannyk13]

Obeli = daggers in printing

[Lie-in King]

With respect to all above, to be nitpicky, it's actually -

'v(ictims) + dies' (stabbed by; containing) 'obeli' (daggers, twisting)

[Lie-in King]

Oops, I should have refreshed, apologies Mamya :-)

[jim360]

If you can't be nit-picky in a crossword thread, though, when *can* you be?

[Lie-in King]

Is it bedtime yet? :-)

[Mamyalynne]

I'll pour a night cap ;-)

[stevenj]

I came on to ask for an explanation for "Vile Bodies" (I read it recently!) and here it is. Thank you.

I have another query as well please.
"Arrange to keep a newborn from among many in litter."
From the letters I have the answer seems to be Palanquin and I see the litter bit. It's just the rest I don't get. Can someone guide me please?
steven

[Mamyalynne]

Arrange - Plan
Keeping a - includes a - Palan
One of many newborn - Quin

[Lie-in King]

Hi Steven - nice to see you back :-)

Palanquin - 'plan' (to keep) 'a' + 'quin' (newborn from among many)

[stevenj]

Thank you sir!
Both for the welcome (i missed you all!) and for the help. I see it now.
SWMBO was pleased with me for keeping to the Lenten promise
steven

[Mamyalynne]

Keep on her good side Steven :-)

[stevenj]

Oh believe me , I shall try!!!
steven