...a delightful successor to Sweet Poison... Set in England and Spain just before the outbreak of the civil war, the plotting, characters and authentic background of this charming book make it a delight to read (The Bookseller)
Lord Edward Corinth returns to London after six months in New York to find his partner journalist Verity Browne, insisting he investigate a murder in Madrid. It is 1936 and Spain is about to erupt into civil war. Verity is now foreign correspondent for a national newspaper and passionately committed to defending the Spanish republic against the Fascist threat. Her lover, David Griffiths-Jones, a senior figure in the Communist Party, has been convicted of killing a fellow Party worker in the hills outside Madrid and Verity appeals to Edward to help save him from the firing squad, even though she knows he sees him as his rival in love. Against the odds, he succeeds but is suddenly called back to England before he can tidy up the loose ends. In London Edward becomes embroiled in the investigation of a second murder, that of a banker who had been his contemporary at Eton. Edward uncovers a connection between his dead friend and the victim of the unsolved murder in Spain. Both had been at school with him and there is a third man - another Eton contemporary - whose earlier death in a shooting accident on safari in Kenya now arouses his suspicions. Lord Edward Corinth and Verity Browne, attracted to each other but at odds politically, join in an awkward alliance to discover the truth. Political and personal danger surrounds them and there is no guarantee that justice will be done and murder avenged.
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Anbieter: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Vereinigtes Königreich
Hardback. Zustand: Good. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers GOR003107954
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Hardback. Zustand: USED_VERYGOOD. 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 GOR002161238
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Anbieter: Steven Edwards, Coalmont, TN, USA
Hard cover. 342 p. Audience: General/trade. Ex-library book with but the only marks are a sticker on the first endpage and a small sticker at the base of the spine on the dust jacket. Otherwise clean and unmarked. Dust jacket is preserved in mylar. Very good in very good dust jacket. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers Alibris0007002
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Anbieter: Brit Books, Milton Keynes, Vereinigtes Königreich
Hardcover. Zustand: Used; Very Good. ***Simply Brit*** Welcome to our online used book store, where affordability meets great quality. Dive into a world of captivating reads without breaking the bank. We take pride in offering a wide selection of used books, from classics to hidden gems, ensuring there is something for every literary palate. All orders are shipped within 24 hours and our lightning fast-delivery within 48 hours coupled with our prompt customer service ensures a smooth journey from ordering to delivery. Discover the joy of reading with us, your trusted source for affordable books that do not compromise on quality. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 3908012
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Anbieter: Southampton Books, Sag Harbor, NY, USA
Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. First Thus. First Edition Thus, First Printing. Not price-clipped (£16.99 price intact). Published by Constable, 2001. Octavo. Red boards stamped in silver. Book is very good. Sharp corners and spine straight. Binding tight and pages crisp. Previous owner bookplate on the inside of front cover, and small sticker on spine. Dust jacket is very good. 342 pages. ISBN: 9781841193854. 100% positive feedback. 30 day money back guarantee. NEXT DAY SHIPPING! Excellent customer service. Please email with any questions or if you would like a photo. All books packed carefully and ship with free delivery confirmation/tracking. All books come with free bookmarks. Ships from Southampton, New York. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 169187
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Anbieter: Manyhills Books, Traralgon, VIC, Australien
Hardcover. Zustand: Good (ex-library). Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Good. Hardcover. 342 pages. *** PUBLISHING DETAILS: Constable & Robinson, London, 2001. *** CONDITION: The book itself is in good (ex-library) condition and comes in good dust jacket. Dust jacket protected in clear, plastic sleeve. Minor spine lean. Ex-library with usual marks, stamps, stickers. *** ABOUT THIS BOOK: This text is the second in the Lord Edward Corinth murder-mystery series set in the 1930s. In this story, the Lord returns to London after six months in New York to find his partner journalist Verity Browne, insisting he investigate a murder in Madrid. *** Quantity Available: 1. Category: Fiction; Crime; ISBN: 1841193852. ISBN/EAN: 9781841193854. Inventory No: 12072305. The photo of this book is of the actual book for sale. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 12072305
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Anbieter: Alex Simpson, Carrying Place, ON, Kanada
Hard Cover. Zustand: VG. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: VG. First Edition. DJ has light rub/edge wear and a few small marks. Actual book for sale pictured. 14.5 x 22.4 x 3.2cm, wt800g Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 001190
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Anbieter: Mungobooks, Poole, Vereinigtes Königreich
Hardcover. Zustand: Fine. Dust Jacket Included. 1st Edition. 1st edition, 1st printing hardback edition in unclipped dustjacket. Signed & lined by the author on the title page with no other inscriptions. Book and dustjacket both in fine condition. Not a book club edition, ex library or a remainder. Scans available on request. Signed by Author(s). Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers ABE-1704521553740
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Anbieter: Gemini-Books, Shrewsbury, Vereinigtes Königreich
First edition. Hardback. The second 'Lord Edward Corinth' title. Book and dust jacket are in Fine condition. SIGNED by the author to the title page, without dedication. Jacket fitted with a new removable clear cover. Securely packaged. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 37603
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Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. 1st Edition. First English Edition. Signed by Author(s). Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 189669
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