When retired mining engineer Yarrow is disturbed after midnight by Barnabas Fosworth, he assumes that he is just a curious eccentric. But by helping Fosworth in his search for the mysterious girl he seeks, Yarrow soon finds his life inexplicably threatened by a mystical sect who believe that taking life is forgivable, since death is only a transition. Entombed in a cavern in the Mendips, Yarrow discovers the ancient secrets that have their origins in paleolithic paintings; and it is only through this new knowledge that he ...
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When retired mining engineer Yarrow is disturbed after midnight by Barnabas Fosworth, he assumes that he is just a curious eccentric. But by helping Fosworth in his search for the mysterious girl he seeks, Yarrow soon finds his life inexplicably threatened by a mystical sect who believe that taking life is forgivable, since death is only a transition. Entombed in a cavern in the Mendips, Yarrow discovers the ancient secrets that have their origins in paleolithic paintings; and it is only through this new knowledge that he can hope to escape a very unpleasant death.
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Fair. Heavy reading wear/tears with tape repared, tanned and fragile pages, has water warping/staining, Reading copy only, has significant to heavy reading/age wear and tear, may have some staining or water damage, pages may be tanned or fragile, may have loose hinges, may have light to heavy markings, not collector/gift quality. We take great pride in accurately describing the condition of our books and media, ship within 48 hours, and offer a 100% money back guarantee. Customers purchasing more than one item from us may be entitled to a shipping discount.
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Fine in Very Good jacket. The jacket is shelf rubbed with a few small closed tears, but no paper loss. the book has no inscriptions and the binding is square and tight.
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Very Good in Good jacket. First edition, first printing, hardcover. Blue cloth with gilt titles on spine and publisher's logo stamped on front board. 214 pages. Very good with head of spine bumped, in a good dust jacket with wear to the edges, including 1/4" tear to top edge of front panel at corner, and rubbing to the spine and panels. Yarrow, a mining engineer in search of a peaceful country location for his early retirement, stumbles upon a band of dedicated men and women who have revived a primitive cult.
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Fine in Good jacket. 8vo-over 7¾-9¾" tall. 1st Printing. Fine in good dust jacket with some scratching to front panel. No chips or tears. No markings, no bookplate, no remainder marks. Not price-clipped.
