A noir mystery set in San Francisco, The Chinese Jars follows Samuel Hamilton, an ad salesman for the local newspaper, as he investigate the suspicious death of a casual acquaintance. The unraveling evidence leads him through a maze of traffickers in Chinese antiquities to Mister Song's Many Chinese Herbs store. Mr. Song is a powerful man in his neighborhood, and his vessels are a safe place for Chinatown residents to deposit money and documents.
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A noir mystery set in San Francisco, The Chinese Jars follows Samuel Hamilton, an ad salesman for the local newspaper, as he investigate the suspicious death of a casual acquaintance. The unraveling evidence leads him through a maze of traffickers in Chinese antiquities to Mister Song's Many Chinese Herbs store. Mr. Song is a powerful man in his neighborhood, and his vessels are a safe place for Chinatown residents to deposit money and documents.
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Very Good. Very Good condition. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp. Bundled media such as CDs, DVDs, floppy disks or access codes may not be included.
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Very good. The cover has one or two imperfect corners. Unread Copy. Text is like-new. Ships fast. Expedited shipping available at checkout for domestic orders.
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Good condition with minor shelf wear. Unread copy. Never opened and text is like-new. Ships fast. Expedited shipping available at checkout for domestic orders.
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Edition not stated, No previous printings noted
Language:
English
Alibris ID:
13772081615
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Point Richmond CA, Bay Tree Publishing, 2011, trade paperback, 256 pp, edition not stated, no previous printings noted, Signed and inscribed by the Author to the original owner (named) on the title page, Very Good condition in bright pictorial card covers. Straight, tight and clean with no markings, light corner and cover bumps. The popular noir mystery author returns with a tale of San Francisco's Chinatown in the 1960s and a local merchant who Many Chinese Herbs store holds many secrets as well.