In "Late and Soon, " a host of characters confront their confusions in love. Claire, an art specialist at Sotheby's, lives in a world of glamour and achievement--but after attending an art opening, where she runs into the young man her husband had left her for five years earlier, she realizes that her broken heart has never truly healed. Claire begins to question herself, her past and her future, as does the younger man, Toby. For it turns out that Peter, her ex-husband, has left him, too. So begins a story set in the ...
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In "Late and Soon, " a host of characters confront their confusions in love. Claire, an art specialist at Sotheby's, lives in a world of glamour and achievement--but after attending an art opening, where she runs into the young man her husband had left her for five years earlier, she realizes that her broken heart has never truly healed. Claire begins to question herself, her past and her future, as does the younger man, Toby. For it turns out that Peter, her ex-husband, has left him, too. So begins a story set in the rarified but fast-paced world of art auctions and the cultural and social whirl of New York City. "Late and Soon" chronicles Claire's emotional course, as she puts together a sale of paintings that could make her career. She is captivated by one painting in particular that speaks to her; a James Tissot work titled "The Widow," and is taken under wing by the painting's owner, an elderly, well-to-do society matron of the old school, who loves the painting too, and who's parting with it for reasons that Claire finds poignant--especially regarding her own romantic longings.
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Very Good. Very Good condition. Very Good dust jacket. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp.
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Good. Good condition. Very Good dust jacket. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.
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Fine in Near Fine jacket. Size: 8x5x1; Hardcover with dust jacket. Stated First Edition. 1st printing (no later printings indicated). Clean and tight. No markings. Dust jacket very faintly toned at the spine. Author Robert J. Hughes' First Novel. Laid in original review from the Wall Street Journal. Ships in a box. Ships from NYC.
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Near fine in near fine dust jacket. SIGNED and inscribed 'Lee, here is a Manhattan of my own devising, with people whose concerns are, I hope, universal. With fond regards' by the author on th title page. Stated 1st edition, no number line (1st printing). Glued binding. Paper over boards. With dust jacket. 328 p. Audience: General/trade. Dust jacket has rubbing, soft creases, and minor edgewear. Book is essentially as new except for mild softening to the base of the spine. By the author of 'The Rectory' and 'Sight Lines'. Rare signed. Where possible, all books come with dust jacket in a clear protective plastic sleeve, sealed in a ziplock bag, wrapped in bubble wrap, shipped in a box.
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Near Fine in Fine jacket. First edition. A few passages highlighted in yellow, possibly by the author, else fine in fine dustwrapper. Card laid in from the author to Tony ward-winning actress Marian Seldes sending the book and suggesting she would be an excellent choice to play the lead character if the novel was dramatized.
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Fine in Fine jacket. Book First edition, First printing. Book is in Fine condition. Boards are clean, not bumped. Fore edges are clean. Interior is clean and legible. Not remaindered. Dust Jacket is in Fine condition. Not chipped or crinkled. Not price clipped. Dust Jacket is covered by Mylar Brodart. Thanks and Enjoy. All-Ways well boxed, All-Ways fast service. Thanks.
