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1995rif. 26412New York: William Morrow and Company Inc. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1995. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0688145744 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Fine condition in Near Fine dust-jacket with light edgewear; Katherine Hall Page's novel tells the story of three generations of women in a small Norwegian town. The women are connected by their bodies and their relationships to the land and to each other. They face challenges in their lives but also find joy.; A Faith Fairchild Mystery; 8vo; 278 pages . William Morrow and Company, Inc. hardcover
1996rif. 26407New York: William Morrow and Company Inc. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1996. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0688145736 . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with lightly soiled page edges in Fine dust-jacket; The Body in the Bog tells the story of a group of teenagers who go exploring in a bog in search of a lost boy. While there they discover a body and are quickly thrust into the mystery of what happened to him. The novel is suspenseful and well-written and I was kept on the edge of my seat the entire time. I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a thrilling read.; A Faith Fairchild Mystery; 8vo; 276 pages . William Morrow and Company, Inc. hardcover
2002rif. 26415New York: William Morrow. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2002. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0380978423 . A most attractive first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket; Katherine Page's The Body in the Moonlight tells the story of Catherine and her husband Jack as they travel to Jamaica to care for Catherine's ailing mother. While in Jamaica Catherine begins to see and feel the dead bodies of people who have recently died in the town. The sightings begin to disturb her and she is unsure whether she is seeing the dead bodies or if she is dreaming them. As the story progresses it becomes clear that Catherine is not the only one experiencing these phenomena.; A Faith Fairchild Mystery; 8vo; 243 pages . William Morrow hardcover
2002rif. 26408New York: William Morrow. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2002. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0380978431 . A sharp first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket; In The Body in the Bonfire Page investigates the history and meaning of the body in relation to fire. She discusses the ways in which the body has been used as a means of torture and execution and the ways that the body has been used as a medium for art and religion. She argues that the body is a source of both pleasure and pain and that its importance cannot be underestimated.; A Faith Fairchild Mystery; 8vo; 241 pages . William Morrow hardcover
1999rif. 26406New York: William Morrow and Company Inc. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1999. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0688157483 . A stunning first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket; The Body in the Big Apple is a novel about a dancer Toni who moves from small-town Maine to New York City to pursue her dream of becoming a Broadway star. Toni is forced to confront the harsh realities of life in the city where she is constantly on the lookout for a place to live and a job. She befriends a group of street kids and falls in love with one of them but her dreams of stardom are quickly fading. Toni must find the strength to persevere in the face of adversity and build a new life in the city.; A Faith Fairchild Mystery; 8vo; 239 pages . William Morrow and Company, Inc. hardcover
1992rif. 26416New York: St. Martin's Press. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1992. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0312081480 . An attractive first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled top edge in alike dust jacket with minor edgewear; Author's fourth Faith Sibley Fairchild Mystery ; A Faith Sibley Fairchild Mystery; 8vo; 211 pages . St. Martin's Press hardcover
1994rif. 26404New York: St. Martin's Press. Near Fine in Very Good dust jacket. 1994. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0312114702 . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled fore edge in Very Good dust jacket with moderate edgewear; When her mother dies seventeen-year-old Lizzie moves into her grandmother's old house in rural Virginia. Lizzie is excited to start her new life and get to know her grandmother but she soon discovers that her grandmother is a recluse who barely leaves the house. Lizzie is also disturbed to find out that her grandmother has a secret basement that she never lets anyone visit. Lizzie starts to investigate her grandmother's past and discovers that she was involved in a scandalous affair with a married man. Lizzie is also unnerved by the way her grandmother keeps talking about "the body in the basement." Lizzie starts to worry that her grandmother might be referring to her mother's body. Lizzie decides to confront her grandmother about the body in the basement but she is too afraid to tell her the truth. Lizzie starts to believe that her grandmother is actually talking about her mother's body and that she is in danger. L; A Faith Sibley Fairchild Mystery; 8vo; 289 pages . St. Martin's Press hardcover
1991rif. 26410New York: St. Martin's Press. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1991. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0312063091 . An eye-catching first edition/first printing in Very Good condition with soiled edges in alike dust jacket with light edgewear; Author's third Faith Sibley Fairchild mystery ; A Faith Sibley Fairchild Mystery; 8vo; 210 pages . St. Martin's Press hardcover
1993rif. 26411New York: St. Martin's Press. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1993. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0312097557 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with minor soiling to fore edge in alike dust jacket with light edgewear; In The Body in the Cast Page provides aunique and insightful exploration of the human body in art. She takes readers on a journey through the history of art from prehistoric cave paintings to the present examining how the body has been depicted and how it has influenced the development of art. Chapters explore art from a variety of perspectives including religious devotion medical knowledge and eroticism.The Body in the Cast is an enlightening and entertaining look at the human body in art. Page provides an in-depth exploration of how the body has been depicted and how it has influenced the development of art from prehistoric cave paintings to the present. This lively and accessible book is an essential resource for anyone interested in art history cultural studies or the body in general.; A Faith Sibley Fairchild Mystery; 8vo; 276 pages . St. Martin's Press hardcover
1992rif. 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 books
1994rif. 26404New York: St. Martin's Press. Near Fine in Very Good dust jacket. 1994. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0312114702 . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled fore edge in Very Good dust jacket with moderate edgewear; When her mother dies seventeen-year-old Lizzie moves into her grandmother's old house in rural Virginia. Lizzie is excited to start her new life and get to know her grandmother but she soon discovers that her grandmother is a recluse who barely leaves the house. Lizzie is also disturbed to find out that her grandmother has a secret basement that she never lets anyone visit. Lizzie starts to investigate her grandmother's past and discovers that she was involved in a scandalous affair with a married man. Lizzie is also unnerved by the way her grandmother keeps talking about "the body in the basement." Lizzie starts to worry that her grandmother might be referring to her mother's body. Lizzie decides to confront her grandmother about the body in the basement but she is too afraid to tell her the truth. Lizzie starts to believe that her grandmother is actually talking about her mother's body and that she is in danger. L; A Faith Sibley Fairchild Mystery; 8vo; 289 pages . St. Martin's Press hardcover books
1990rif. 26405New York: St. Martin's Press. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1990. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0312037988 . A lovely first edition/first printing in Very Good condition with soiled page edges in alike dust jacket with light edgewear; Author's first Faith Sibley Fairchild mystery. Winner of the 1990 Agatha Award for Best First Novel; A Faith Sibley Fairchild Mystery; 8vo; x 244 2 pages . St. Martin's Press hardcover books
1999rif. 26406New York: William Morrow and Company Inc. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1999. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0688157483 . A stunning first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket; The Body in the Big Apple is a novel about a dancer Toni who moves from small-town Maine to New York City to pursue her dream of becoming a Broadway star. Toni is forced to confront the harsh realities of life in the city where she is constantly on the lookout for a place to live and a job. She befriends a group of street kids and falls in love with one of them but her dreams of stardom are quickly fading. Toni must find the strength to persevere in the face of adversity and build a new life in the city.; A Faith Fairchild Mystery; 8vo; 239 pages . William Morrow and Company, Inc. hardcover books
1996rif. 26407New York: William Morrow and Company Inc. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1996. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0688145736 . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with lightly soiled page edges in Fine dust-jacket; The Body in the Bog tells the story of a group of teenagers who go exploring in a bog in search of a lost boy. While there they discover a body and are quickly thrust into the mystery of what happened to him. The novel is suspenseful and well-written and I was kept on the edge of my seat the entire time. I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a thrilling read.; A Faith Fairchild Mystery; 8vo; 276 pages . William Morrow and Company, Inc. hardcover books
2002rif. 26408New York: William Morrow. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2002. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0380978431 . A sharp first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket; In The Body in the Bonfire Page investigates the history and meaning of the body in relation to fire. She discusses the ways in which the body has been used as a means of torture and execution and the ways that the body has been used as a medium for art and religion. She argues that the body is a source of both pleasure and pain and that its importance cannot be underestimated.; A Faith Fairchild Mystery; 8vo; 241 pages . William Morrow hardcover books
2000rif. 26409New York: William Morrow and Company Inc. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2000. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0688157475 . A sharp first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket; When eleven-year-old Margot moves with her family from their cramped home in the city to a sprawling estate in the countryside she's excited to start her new life. But Margot quickly discovers that the estate is haunted by the ghosts of its former inhabitants-victims of a sadistic ancestor. Margot's curiosity leads her on a harrowing journey through the house uncovering secrets and terrifying truths about her family's past. With the help of her new friend a ghost named Benjamin Margot uncovers the truth about her family's dark history and learns to stand up to her fears.Katherine Hall's The Body in the Bookcase is a heart-wrenching suspenseful story about the power of curiosity the strength of friendship and the courage to overcome fear.; A Faith Fairchild Mystery; 8vo; 244 pages . William Morrow and Company, Inc. hardcover books
1991rif. 26410New York: St. Martin's Press. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1991. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0312063091 . An eye-catching first edition/first printing in Very Good condition with soiled edges in alike dust jacket with light edgewear; Author's third Faith Sibley Fairchild mystery ; A Faith Sibley Fairchild Mystery; 8vo; 210 pages . St. Martin's Press hardcover books
1993rif. 26411New York: St. Martin's Press. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1993. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0312097557 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with minor soiling to fore edge in alike dust jacket with light edgewear; In The Body in the Cast Page provides aunique and insightful exploration of the human body in art. She takes readers on a journey through the history of art from prehistoric cave paintings to the present examining how the body has been depicted and how it has influenced the development of art. Chapters explore art from a variety of perspectives including religious devotion medical knowledge and eroticism.The Body in the Cast is an enlightening and entertaining look at the human body in art. Page provides an in-depth exploration of how the body has been depicted and how it has influenced the development of art from prehistoric cave paintings to the present. This lively and accessible book is an essential resource for anyone interested in art history cultural studies or the body in general.; A Faith Sibley Fairchild Mystery; 8vo; 276 pages . St. Martin's Press hardcover books
1995rif. 26412New York: William Morrow and Company Inc. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1995. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0688145744 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Fine condition in Near Fine dust-jacket with light edgewear; Katherine Hall Page's novel tells the story of three generations of women in a small Norwegian town. The women are connected by their bodies and their relationships to the land and to each other. They face challenges in their lives but also find joy.; A Faith Fairchild Mystery; 8vo; 278 pages . William Morrow and Company, Inc. hardcover books
2004rif. 26414New York: William Morrow. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2004. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 038097844X . A gorgeous first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket; In this beautifully written and haunting novel the lighthouse keeper Mrs. Lighthouse tells the story of her family who have been stationed at the lighthouse for generations. Her daughter Lily falls in love with the lighthouse keeper Mr. Lighthouse but is thwarted every time she tries to express her love to him. One night when a storm is raging outside and the lighthouse is dark and forbidding Lily finds herself alone with Mr. Lighthouse. She finally is able to tell him how she feels and they share a passionate kiss. The next day Lily finds out that Mr. Lighthouse has died in the storm. She is heartbroken but manages to continue to care for the lighthouse which becomes a source of comfort for her.; A Faith Fairchild Mystery; 8vo; 241 pages . William Morrow hardcover books
2002rif. 26415New York: William Morrow. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2002. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0380978423 . A most attractive first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket; Katherine Page's The Body in the Moonlight tells the story of Catherine and her husband Jack as they travel to Jamaica to care for Catherine's ailing mother. While in Jamaica Catherine begins to see and feel the dead bodies of people who have recently died in the town. The sightings begin to disturb her and she is unsure whether she is seeing the dead bodies or if she is dreaming them. As the story progresses it becomes clear that Catherine is not the only one experiencing these phenomena.; A Faith Fairchild Mystery; 8vo; 243 pages . William Morrow hardcover books
1992rif. 26416New York: St. Martin's Press. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1992. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0312081480 . An attractive first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled top edge in alike dust jacket with minor edgewear; Author's fourth Faith Sibley Fairchild Mystery ; A Faith Sibley Fairchild Mystery; 8vo; 211 pages . St. Martin's Press hardcover books
1990rif. 26515New York: A Blue Star Press Book / Walker & Co. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1990. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0802757588 . A bright first edition/first printing in Very Good condition with page edge soiling in alike dust jacket with light edgewear; Author's first mystery; A Detective Yablonsky Mystery; 8vo; 276 pages . A Blue Star Press Book / Walker & Co. hardcover
1990rif. 26515New York: A Blue Star Press Book / Walker & Co. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1990. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0802757588 . A bright first edition/first printing in Very Good condition with page edge soiling in alike dust jacket with light edgewear; Author's first mystery; A Detective Yablonsky Mystery; 8vo; 276 pages . A Blue Star Press Book / Walker & Co. hardcover books
2006rif. 25716New York: Warner Books. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2006. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0446530999 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled page edges in Fine dust-jacket with trivial edgewear. SIGNED by author Brad Meltzer directly on the title page; buryIn The Book of Fate Bradbury weaves a tale of two worlds each with its own set of rules that collide when a young woman discovers a powerful artifact. As she learns to use the artifact's power to change the course of her own life she also begins to change the fate of the other world.; 8vo; 510 pages; Signed by Author . Warner Books hardcover