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2001réf. 25432New York: Bantam Books. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2001. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0553801279 . A Lovely first edition/first printing in Near Fine condtion with light page edge soiling in alike dust jacket with minor edgewear. SIGNED by author Elizabeth George directly on the title page; Eugenie Davis is killed by a driver on a quiet London street but her death was no accident. Now Inspector Thomas Lynley along with his longtime partners Barbara Havers and Winston Nkata must untangle the dark secrets and darker passions of a family whose history conceals the truth behind a horrific crime; 8vo; x 1-722 4 pages; Signed by Author . Bantam Books hardcover books
1997réf. 25434New York: Bantam Books. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1997. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0553102346 . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with lightly soiled page edges in alike dust-jacket with light edgewear and laminate separation to front. SIGNED by author Elizabeth George directly on the title page; When attorney George and his wife Elizabeth move from the big city to the small town of Willow Creek they think they've hit the jackpot. George gets a job as the town's lawyer and Elizabeth finds a new job as the town's librarian. But something's not right in Willow Creek. The townspeople are suspicious and secretive and George can't shake the feeling that he's being watched. Then one night Elizabeth is home alone and she's attacked. It's clear that her attacker knew her home well and he left behind a chilling message: "I know where you live." Terrified Elizabeth calls George and tells him to come home right away. George knows that something isn't right but he doesn't know what it is. As he gets closer to home he realizes that the townspeople are just as suspicious of him as they are of Elizabeth. And then he finds out the truth: the townspeople are hiding; 8vo; 616 pages; Signed by Author . Bantam Books hardcover books
1999réf. 25436London: Hodder & Stoughton. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1999. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0340688831 . A stunning first edition/first Impression in Near Fine condition with lightly soiled fore edge in alike dust wrapper with minor edgewear. SIGNED by author Elizabeth George directly on the title page; George and Elizabeth's book about finding the proper sinner is a humorous and heartwarming story. They travel all over England looking for the guilty party but no matter how hard they try they can't seem to find the right person. They end up finding out that the person they are looking for is themselves.; 8vo; 568 pages; Signed by Author . Hodder & Stoughton hardcover books
1996réf. 26157New York: Bantam Books. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1996. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0553092650 . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with lightly soiled page edges in alike dust-jacket with light edgewear and laminate separation to front. SIGNED by author Elizabeth George directly on the title page; Elizabeth George's novel tells the story of two sisters during World War II as they are forced to flee their country and live in hiding while their father and brother fight on the front line. As the war progresses the sisters come to understand the devastating effects of war on both civilians and soldiers and they must make heartbreaking decisions that will affect their entire lives.This gripping novel is a must-read for anyone interested in the devastating effects of war on civilians and soldiers alike.; 8vo; 519 pages; Signed by Author . Bantam Books hardcover books
1994réf. 25439New York: Bantam Books. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1994. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0553092626 . A smart first edition/first printing in Fine condition with minor page edge soiling in Near Fine dust-jacket with light edgewear. SIGNED by author Elizabeth George directly on the title page; Playing for the Ashes is the story of two sisters and their cricket careers. It follows their journey from childhood through their teenage years to their first steps into professional cricket to their first experiences of international cricket and finally to their retirement. The sisters are different in many ways but they are also very similar and the book captures their unique journey as they play together and against each other.; 8vo; 624 pages; Signed by Author . Bantam Books hardcover books
1856réf. 42336New York: Carlton & Phillips. Good. 1856. Cloth. Good condition tanning and foxing throughout the aged pages wear to boards; An examination of more than 120 text of scriptures in controversy between evangelical Christians and Universalists: A refutation of Universalist theology and an exposure of the sophistical arguments and other means by which it is propagated; 8vo; 420 pages . Carlton & Phillips hardcover
2007réf. 51424New York: Henry Holt and Company. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2007. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0805082549 . A first edition/first printing in Fine condition in a Near Fine dust-jacket with rather minor wear along edges; Author's first novel. Introduces Russian underworld figure Alexei Volkovoy ; 8vo; 304 pages . Henry Holt and Company hardcover
1987réf. 26161New York: Charles Scribner's Sons. Near Fine in Very Good dust jacket. 1987. First US Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0684188007 . An eye catching first American edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with minor soiling to page edges in Very Good condition with light soiling sunning and edgewear; Shortlisted for Edgar Award; 8vo; 194 pages . Charles Scribner's Sons hardcover
1986réf. 26162New York: Charles Scribner's Sons. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1986. 1st US Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0684186519 . A handsome first American edition/first printing in Fine condition with lightly soiled top edge in Near Fine dust jacket with minor edgewear; The novel follows the murder of a university professor and the subsequent trial of his student who is ultimately found guilty.; 8vo; 169 pages . Charles Scribner's Sons hardcover
1981réf. 26163New York: Charles Scribner's Sons. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1981. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0684168855 . A bright first edition/first printing in Very Good condition with moderately soiled edges in alike dust jacket with moderat edgewear chipping to upper front and price tag to front flap; Author's second crime novel; 8vo; 199 pages . Charles Scribner's Sons hardcover
1991réf. 26164New York: Charles Scribner's Sons / Maxwell MacMillan International. Very Good in Near Fine dust jacket. 1991. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0684193892 . A lovely first edition/first printing in Very Good condition with cocked spine soiled page edges and rubbing to top edge in Near Fine dust jacket with minute closed tear to upper front and small chip to upper rear corner; Anna and her brother Georg live with their mean old stepmother in a small town near the sea. Anna hates her life and wishes she could teleport away. One day Anna finds an old tower in the woods. Inside she finds a ladder leading to a hidden room. Anna climbs up and finds a Rapunzel who has been locked up for years. Anna helps Rapunzel escape and the two become best friends. Anna teaches Rapunzel everything she knows about life outside of the tower. One day a prince comes to the town looking for Rapunzel. Anna hides her friend while the prince searches the tower. When he leaves Anna returns Rapunzel to her tower but she never loses contact with her.; An Inspector Maybridge Novel; 8vo; 240 pages . Charles Scribner's Sons / Maxwell MacMillan International hardcover
1984réf. 26165New York: Charles Scribner's Sons. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1984. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0684181940 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with light soiling to top edge and small tear to final leaf in alike dust jacket light sunning and edgewear; The Twelfth Juror is the story of a woman who is about to be executed for a crime she didn't commit. As she waits in prison she starts to doubt her guilt and her sanity. She starts to hear voices and she begins to see visions of her past. She also starts to receive messages from her future self who tells her that she has a chance to save herself and to find the truth.This novel is suspenseful and intriguing and it will keep you guessing until the end. It is a compelling story that is sure to keep you reading until the very end.; 8vo; 175 pages . Charles Scribner's Sons hardcover
1990réf. 26166New York: Charles Scribner's Sons. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1990. First US Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0684191741 . An elegant first American edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with lightly soiled page edges in alike dust jacket with minor edgewear; Imprisoned for her participation in a violent protest demonstration upper-middle-class C. P. A. Meave Barclay is released from her captivity into a bizarre and dangerous circle of acquaintances among them her prison pal Rene; 8vo; 174 pages . Charles Scribner's Sons hardcover
2006réf. 25445New York: Doubleday. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2006. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0385516738 . A most attractive first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust jacket. SIGNED by author Mark Gimenez directly on the half title page; After the murder of a Texas millionaire's ne'er-do-well son by a dope addicted hooker named Shawanda Jones attorney Scott Fenney is assigned to provide Shawanda's pro bono defense. Fenney plans to pass the case to an old buddy but his plans go awry when Shawanda refuses to be put off ; 8vo; xii 1-401 402 2 pages; Signed by Author . Doubleday hardcover books
2009réf. 25446New York: Alfred A. Knopf. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2009. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0307270688 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with minor soiling to bottom edge and bumped upper front corner in alike dust jacket with light edgewear and soiling to rear panel. SIGNED and dated 20 May 2009 by author Glen David Gold directly on the title page with his characteristic Woof! Notation next to the Borzoi dog; A spellbinding novel about dreams ambition and the dawn of the modern age. On a winter day in 1916 silent picture actor Charles Chaplin is spotted in more than 800 places simultaneously. It is a delusion that forever binds the fortunes of three men: Leland Wheeler Hugo Black and Chaplin himself; 8vo; xii 4-559 560 4 pages; Signed by Author . Alfred A. Knopf hardcover books
1996réf. 43549Oxford: Clarendon Press reprnt. For Sandpiper Books 1996. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1996. Later Printing. Hardcover. 0198201540 . Edition in Near Fine condition in a like dust-jacket with some light wear; Women in York and Yorkshire from the 1300-1520; 406 pages . Clarendon Press reprnt. For Sandpiper Books, 1996, hardcover
2010réf. 51408New York London Toronto And Sydney: Scribner. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2010. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 1439157057 . A handsome first Scribner Hardcover edition/first printing in Fine condition in an alike dust-jacket minor yellowing to edges. Signed by David Goodwillie on the title page; The lives of Aidan Cole and his crew of savvy journalists change in a moment when a bomb rips through a deserted midtown office tower. An anonymous email delivered to Cole's inbox begins a thrilling hunt for the culprit; 8vo ; 309 pages; Signed by Author . Scribner hardcover books
1998réf. 34381London: Constable. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1998. First Edition; First Printing. Cloth. 0094789002 . An attractive first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket. SIGNED with "Best Wishes" no personalization directly on the title page; In Seeds of Destruction Goodwin tells the story of the American Civil War from the perspective of the Union and Confederate armies. He paints a vivid and exciting picture of the battles the leaders and the people who fought and died in the conflict.; 8vo; Signed by Author . Constable hardcover books
2002réf. 26168New York: St. Martin's Minotaur. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2002. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0312242670 . A gorgeous first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust jacket; When the body of a wealthy Venetian is found in the canal the city's elite are quick to point fingers. Is the victim the victim of a random crime or is there more to the story As the detectives investigate they uncover a web of intrigue and betrayal that leads them deep into the heart of the city's elite.; A Fools' Guild Mystery; 8vo; 288 pages . St. Martin's Minotaur hardcover
2007réf. 26170New York: St. Martin's Minotaur. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2007. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0312354266 . An attractive first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with light soiling to fore edge in alike dust jacket with vertical crease to front along fore edge; This is the story of a lark who mourns the loss of her home family and friends. She longs for a time when she can fly again in the open sky.; A Fools' Guild Mystery; 8vo; 274 pages . St. Martin's Minotaur hardcover
2000réf. 25447New York: St. Martin's Minotaur. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2000. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0312241178 . A magnificent first edition/first printing in Fine condition with minor soiling to fore edge in alike dust jacket. SIGNED by author Alan Gordon directly on the title page; Jester Leaps In is a medieval mystery novel written by Gordon. It tells the story of a jester who is accused of treason and must use his wit and humor to clear his name.; 8vo; 276 pages; Signed by Author . St. Martin's Minotaur hardcover books
1993réf. 26173New York: The Mysterious Press. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1993. 1st US Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 089296510X . A gorgeous first American edition/first printing in Fine condition with minor foxing to top edge in alike dust jacket; When a ruthless killer escapes custody the police are sure they have the man in custody. But the killer has a few dying words for the detective on his trail: "You'll never catch me." The detective is determined to catch the killer and the chase leads them from the heart of the city to the edge of the wilderness.With its unpredictable twists and turns A Few Dying Words is a heart-pounding thriller that will keep readers on the edge of their seats.; A Blackwater Bay Mystery; 8vo; 344 pages . The Mysterious Press hardcover
1991réf. 26175New York Tokyo Sweden and Milan: The Mysterious Press. Very Good in Fine dust jacket. 1991. 1st US Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0892964588 . An attractive first American edition/first printing in Very Good condition with cocked spine lightly foxed top edge and minor soiling to bottom edge in Fine dust jacket with trivial edgewear; In this book Paula Gosling provides an in-depth look at the death penalty discussing the history controversies and legal challenges surrounding this punishment. She also provides a wealth of information on the various ways in which the death penalty can be carried out including lethal injection beheading and firing squad. This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the death penalty and will provide readers with a comprehensive understanding of this complex and controversial topic.; A Luke Abbott Mystery; 8vo; 297 pages . The Mysterious Press hardcover
1992réf. 26174New York Tokyo and Sweden: The Mysterious Press. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1992. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0892964596 . A most attractive first edition/first printing in Fine condition with minor foxing to top edge in alike dust jacket with trivial edgewear; When private investigator Mac Feely is called to the scene of a brutal murder he knows it won't be easy. The victim is a powerful man and the suspects are equally powerful. But Feely is determined to find the truth no matter who gets in his way.As he investigates Feely comes across a tangled web of secrets and dark alliances. He soon realizes that this case is bigger than just one man - it's a battle between two powerful factions and the stakes are high.Feely must uncover the truth before it's too late. And if he fails he'll be the one in blackwater bay.; A Jack Stryker Mystery; 8vo; 293 pages . The Mysterious Press hardcover
1996réf. 26176New York: The Mysterious Press. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1996. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0892965118 . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with cocked spine and minor foxing to top edge in Fine dust jacket; When the small town of Foxfire is besieged by a blizzard the residents must band together to survive. The only way to transport food and supplies into the town is by sled. The only way to get the sleds out is by snowmobile. The only way to stay warm is by fire. But as the days grow shorter and the snow becomes deeper the town's survival becomes increasingly tenuous.In The Dead of Winter Paula Gosling tells the riveting heart-wrenching story of a small town's fight for survival in the face of an unforgiving winter. Against all odds the residents of Foxfire must band together to ration food build fires and transport supplies into the town. But as the days grow shorter and the snow becomes deeper the town's supplies begin to dwindle. And with the weather continuing to get worse the town's residents must find a way to weather the storm - or risk becoming trapped in a winter that; A Blackwater Bay Mystery; 8vo; 328 pages . The Mysterious Press hardcover
