It's summer 1922: Jack Haldean, crime writer and former Royal Flying Corps pilot, is enjoying the village fete. But then, one of Jack's fellow officers is shot in the fortune teller's tent and another ex-colleague found dead at the local pub. Jack soon realises that the roots of the crime go back to the Battle of the Somme when a group of British soldiers were betrayed, ambushed and killed in the tunnels beneath the Augier Ridge. Once again, he must face a deadly enemy.
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It's summer 1922: Jack Haldean, crime writer and former Royal Flying Corps pilot, is enjoying the village fete. But then, one of Jack's fellow officers is shot in the fortune teller's tent and another ex-colleague found dead at the local pub. Jack soon realises that the roots of the crime go back to the Battle of the Somme when a group of British soldiers were betrayed, ambushed and killed in the tunnels beneath the Augier Ridge. Once again, he must face a deadly enemy.
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First Edition. Hardback. Dust Jacket. 8vo. pp 284. Original publisher's blue cloth, lettered silver at the spine. Signed by the author on the title page with a quote from the book, 'I can't stand these yokels and their high jinks-a fête worse than death? '. Limited edition-no. 36 of 50 copies. ISBN: 1845295951 Fine in fine dust wrapper.
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New in New jacket. Mint condition. Constable, 2007. First UK edition-first printing. A Jack Haldean Murder Mystery. Blue hardback(silver lettering to the spine) with Dj(small tear on the edge of the back Dj cover, small crease and nick on the edges of the Dj cover), both in mint condition. Price un-clipped.284pp. A Scarce and rare first edition-first printing. This is another paragraph Product Description: It's summer 1922: Jack Haldean, crime writer and former Royal Flying Corps pilot, is enjoying the village fete. But then, one of Jack's fellow officers is shot in the fortune teller's tent and another ex-colleague found dead at the local pub. Jack soon realises that the roots of the crime go back to the Battle of the Somme when a group of British soldiers were betrayed, ambushed and killed in the tunnels beneath the Augier Ridge. Once again, he must face a deadly enemy. n nAbout the Author nDolores Gordon-Smith has worked as teacher, civil servant and library assistant. She is married with five children and lives in Cheshire.
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Fine in fine dust jacket. Signed by author. 256 p. Audience: General/trade. Stamped, Numbered limited edition number 18 of 50, also SIGNED, LINED & DATED. Included a letter from the publishers stating the limitation of the books.
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New in New jacket. Signed by Author. Fine condition. Constable/Severn House Publishers, 2007-2014. Books 1 to 8 from the Jack Haldean Series. First edition-first printing. All 8 books are signed, dated, lined and numbered first editions, by the Author on the title pages with a stamped vintage car. Includes: A Fête Worse than Death-Mad About the Boy? -As if by Magic-A Hundred Thousand Dragons-Off the Record-Trouble Brewing-Blood From a Stone-After the Exhibition. With the 8 books included a photo frame of the cover " A Fete Worse Than Death" singed, dated, numbered and stamped. Hardbacks with protected Dj cover (protected Dj cover only for books 2 to 8) in fine condition. With book 1 included a letter confirmation from the publisher of this signed, stamped limited edition. The books are new. A collectable signed limited edition collection.
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Good. Ex-Library Book. Has usual library markings and stamps inside. All orders are dispatched within 1 working day from our UK warehouse. Established in 2004, we are dedicated to recycling unwanted books on behalf of a number of UK charities who benefit from added revenue through the sale of their books plus huge savings in waste disposal. No quibble refund if not completely satisfied.
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New. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 320 p. Jack Haldean Mysteries, 1. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.