"Loved "The Line of Beauty," mooned over "Brideshead," lapped up "The Secret History"? Then this one's for you.... Stourton really can write." -- "Independent on Sunday"
James, a first-year student at Cambridge, is overwhelmed by the thrill of opportunity and startled by his own hunger for friendship. He finds himself seduced by a covert and exclusive circle of friends - the 'Tudor Night Climbers' - who scale the university's turrets after dark, transforming it into a dangerous playground of spiralling heights. When still only a novice member of his tribe, James begins to fall for the only female in the group, the enigmatic and beautiful Jessica, and is soon at the heart of a fatal love triangle with the reckless and charismatic leader of the group, Francis. When a volatile relationship finally explodes, the Night Climbers' funding suddenly dries up, until Francis dreams up a heist that will secure them millions, but will also test their very souls. Partly inspired by the original "Night Climbers" of the Sixties who famously made dare-devil leaps from college roofs, this passionate exploration of youth at its most vital and unstable marks the debut of a strikingly gifted new writer.
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Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers GOR010510514
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Hardcover. Zustand: Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Fine. 1st Edition. 1st edition, 1st printing , hardback in unclipped dustjacket. Book and dustjacket both in fine condition. Book with no inscriptions. Not a book club edition, ex library or a remainder. Scans available on request. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 003840
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Soft cover. Zustand: Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Good. Some light wear to edges and corners of dustjacket, edges a little creased, Underjacket in good condition, some light wear to edges and corners, Top and bottom of spine bumped, Internally in good condition, pages crisp and clear. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 019426
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Hard Cover with Dust Jacket. Zustand: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Near Fine, Bumping to spine ends/VG++, Edgewear, indentations. Author's first novel. "Partly inspired by the original 'Night Climbers' of the sixties who famously made daredevil leaps from college roofs". Jacket illustration by Julien Pacaud. Expanded condition report/digital photo on request. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 027553
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Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. First Edition. 8.58 X 5.59 X 1.26 inches; 320 pages; Signed by Author. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 91516
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Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. First Edition. Quantity Available: 1. Category: Fiction; ISBN/EAN: 9780385611343. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 11292. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 11292
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Hard Cover. Zustand: F. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: F. First Edition. F/F. 8vo. original charcoal boards in dustwrapper; pp. 320. A fine copy, as new. A new student at Cambridge finds himself seduced by a covert and exclusive circle of friends - the Night Climbers - who scale the university's turrets after dark, transforming it into a dangerous playground of spiralling heights. In the tradition of real life groups, as documented by Whipplesnaith and Hederatus. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 012492
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Original Cloth. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. First Edition. Signed by the author on the title page with the date 26/06/07 directly underneath. 'Cambridge' is written underneath that. Very slight signs of wear to book and jacket - near Fine. First printing. Signed by Author(s). Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 006643
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Hardcover. Zustand: Near Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Near Fine. Jacket by Julien Pacaud (illustrator). 1st Edition. First edition, first impression with full number line. Some slight edge wear to top and bottom of jacket and spine, corners very slightly bruised, very slight lean. Not price clipped (£10.00) no inscriptions, internally clean and tight, overall a vg+ copy. 320pp. James a first year student at Cambridge, is overwhelmed by the thrill of opportunity and startled by his own hunger for friendship. He finds himself seduced by a covert and exclusive circle of friends, the 'Tudor Night Climbers', who scale the university's turrets after dark, transforming it into a dangerous playground of spiralling heights. When still only a novice member of his tribe James begins to fall for the only female in the group, the enigmatic and beautiful Jessica, and is soon at the heart of a fatal love triangle with the reckless and charismatic leader of the group Francis. When a volatile relationship finally explodes, the Night Climbers' funding suddenly dries up, until Francis dreams up a heist that will secure them millions, but will also test their very souls. Partly inspired by the original 'Night Climbers' of the Sixties who famously made daredevil leaps from college roofs, this passionate exploration of youth at its most vital and unstable marks the debut of a strikingly gifted new writer. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 008280
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Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. 320 pages. 8.58x5.59x1.26 inches. In Stock. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers zk038561134X
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