Death at the President's Lodging

Michael Innes

Verlag: Penguin Books, 1966

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1966. Reprinted. 222 pages. Paperback book with pictorial cover. Pages and binding are presentable with no major defects. Minor issues present such as mild cracking, inscriptions, inserts, light foxing, tanning and thumb marking. Overall a good condition item. Paper cover has mild edge-wear with light rubbing and creasing. Some light marking and tanning. Bestandsnummer des Verk�ufers 1679998146MHA

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Titel: Death at the President's Lodging
Verlag: Penguin Books
Erscheinungsdatum: 1966
Einband: Softcover
Zustand: Good

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Death At The Presidents Lodging

Michael Innes

Verlag: Penguin Books, 1958

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Paperback. Zustand: Used. In the illustrious year of 1958, when people wore hats on their heads and cigarettes dangled from their lips like forgotten promises, an unassuming volume emerged from the cobwebbed archives of literary history: *Death At The Presidents Lodging* by Miguel Innes. Now, you might raise an eyebrow and wonder if the author was an unrepentant political satirist or merely a man who had consumed one too many cups of lukewarm tea while pondering the existential dread of a world teetering on the brink of the Cold War. Either way, Innes delivers a delightfully deranged romp through political intrigue, proving that even the highest offices can?t escape the clutches of dastardly deeds and overly verbose prose. Picture this: a stately presidential lodge, a grand edifice draped in the shadow of political machinations and well-pressed suits. Enter a cast of characters as diverse as a packet of mismatched socks, each more suspicious than the last. There?s the robustly mustachioed aide with a penchant for melodrama, the overly enthusiastic intern who can?t help but trip over his own ambition, and the enigmatic stranger whose motives remain as murky as a foggy London morning. Readers might find themselves wondering if they?ve stumbled into a murder mystery or an awkward family reunion, where the stakes are high, and the tea is lukewarm. Innes seems to relish the absurdity of his own creation, weaving a tapestry of irony that makes the reader question not just the characters? intentions, but their very existence. Who is really pulling the strings? Is it the secret society that meets under the guise of a book club? Or perhaps the ghost of a former president, roaming the halls in search of lost policies, or just a good biscuit? The scenarios grow increasingly ludicrous, inviting speculation about whether Innes was really a literary genius or simply someone who loved to hear the sound of his own typewriter. As you turn the pages, you may find yourself chuckling at the outlandish plot twists and the absurdity of the dialogue, wondering if the whole thing isn?t just a cheeky commentary on the nature of power and the fragility of human ambition. It?s as if Innes took the very essence of political farce and sprinkled it with a light dusting of existential dread, creating a concoction that might make you question whether the true threat is death itself or simply the drudgery of political life. Condition: Used. This copy has been adequately loved, featuring the kind of wear and tear that can only be achieved through countless hours spent in the hands of those who appreciate the finer nuances of existential crisis and poorly brewed tea. Expect dog-eared pages, the odd coffee stain as a testament to late-night pondering, and the occasional margin note from a previous reader who may have been slightly more analytical than necessary. It possesses that charming aroma of a bygone era, where the ink may have faded but the absurdity remains tantalizingly fresh. For those brave enough to embark on this literary adventure, you?ll discover a world where secret doors lead to unexpected revelations, and the only certainty is that nothing is certain. The pages turn quickly, as if the book itself is trying to escape the absurdity it describes. You may find yourself wondering if, perhaps, the real mystery here is how such a quirky little tome managed to slip through the hands of literary critics and into the cozy arms of second-hand enthusiasts. So, if you?re in the market for a laugh, a gasp, or simply a curious conversation starter for your next book club?which may or may not be a front for something far more sinister?look no further than *Death At The Presidents Lodging*. You?ll find it nestled snugly among the shelves at Crappy Old Books, eager to whisk you away into its delightful chaos. Just be careful; you might not return the same person you were when you began. Bestandsnummer des Verk�ufers 1542

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Death at the President's Lodging

Michael Innes

Verlag: Penguin Books Ltd, United Kingdom, London, 1988

ISBN 10: 0140105557 ISBN 13: 9780140105551

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Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Inspector John Appleby has a difficult and delicate task when he investigates the murder of the unpopular Josiah Umpleby of St Anthony's College. 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 Verk�ufers GOR003827787

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Death at the President's Lodging

Innes, Michael

Verlag: Penguin Books, 1959

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Soft cover. Zustand: Very Good. 2nd Edition. Green and white cover shows sun discolouration on spine and round edges. Spine cracked at base, some dirt marks. Previous owner's name on endpaper. Contents firm and clean except age tanning round edges. Penguin 1286. Bestandsnummer des Verk�ufers A0321

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Death at the President's Lodging

Innes, Michael

Verlag: Penguin, London, 1958

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Soft cover. Zustand: Very Good. 1st Edition. Green bands crims no 1286. Bestandsnummer des Verk�ufers 342267

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Death at the Presidents Lodging

Michael Innes

Verlag: Penguin Classic Crime, Uk, 1988

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Mass Market Paperback. Zustand: Fair. No Jacket. just besides the presidents grotesquely muffled head lay a human skull. and over the surrounding area of the floor were scattered little piles of human bones. Inspector john appleby has a difficult task as he investigates the murder of the unpopular josiah umpleby of st anthony's college. it turns out to be the most challenging crime of his career! Book. Bestandsnummer des Verk�ufers 500502

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Death at the President's Lodging

Innes, Michael

Verlag: Penguin, London, 1966

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Soft cover. Zustand: Very Good. Penguin Crime C1286 reprint cover by Paul Gari. Bestandsnummer des Verk�ufers 341517

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DEATH AT THE PRESIDENT'S LODGING

Innes, Michael

Verlag: Penguin rpt.1962 : ( 13 other books by this author also available.) A paperback. Book orders are shipped on a daily basis., 1962

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Death at the President's Lodging (Classic Crime)

Innes, Michael

Verlag: Penguin Books, 1992

ISBN 10: 0140105557 ISBN 13: 9780140105551

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Mass Market Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! Bestandsnummer des Verk�ufers S_467026042

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Death at the President's Lodging (Classic Crime)

Innes, Michael

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mass_market. Zustand: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! Bestandsnummer des Verk�ufers S_467720988

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