In 1934, the dying composer Sir Edward Elgar feebly whistled to a friend the theme from his Cello Concerto and said, "If you're walking on the Malvern Hills and hear that, don't be frightened. It's only me." Seventy years later, Merrily Watkinsparish priest and Deliverance Consultant to the Diocese of Herefordis called in to investigate an alleged paranormal dimension in a spate of road accidents in the Malvern village of Wychehill. There, Merrily discovers new tensions in Elgar's countryside. The proposed takeover of a ...
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In 1934, the dying composer Sir Edward Elgar feebly whistled to a friend the theme from his Cello Concerto and said, "If you're walking on the Malvern Hills and hear that, don't be frightened. It's only me." Seventy years later, Merrily Watkinsparish priest and Deliverance Consultant to the Diocese of Herefordis called in to investigate an alleged paranormal dimension in a spate of road accidents in the Malvern village of Wychehill. There, Merrily discovers new tensions in Elgar's countryside. The proposed takeover of a local pub by a nightclub owner with a criminal reputation has become the battleground between the defenders of Olde Englande and the hard men of the drug worldwith extreme and sinister elements on both sides. And as the choral society prepares to stage an open-air performance of Elgar's Caractacus at a prehistoric hill fort, the deaths beginAnother spellbinding thriller in Phil Rickman's lauded occult mystery series."
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Edition:
First Edition, First Printing (full number line) Signed
Publisher:
Quercus Books
Published:
2007
Language:
English
Alibris ID:
18024583047
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Very good in very good dust jacket. Signed by author. The dust jacket has only very light edge wear, free of tears, and is not price clipped (£14.99). The spine is sound but has a slight lean and the book has no other inscriptions. The pages are clean... First edition. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 544 p. Merrily Watkins Mystery. Audience: General/trade. First Edition, First Printing, 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1, Signed by the Author, Quercus, 2006. The book is inscribed by the author on the title page, "To Jane with best wishes". The book and the dust jacket are both Very Good.
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Fine in Fine jacket. Fine condition. Quercus, 2006. First UK edition-first printing(10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1). Green hardback(gilt lettering to the spine, small dent and nick on the edges of the cover) with Dj(two small nicks and crease on the edges of the Dj cover), both in fine condition. The book is new with a small ink mark and nick on the outer edges of the pages.440pp. Price un-clipped. Heavy book.
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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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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. Dust jacket in good condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 900grams, ISBN: 9781905204519.
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Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1905204515. With original dark green boards and illustrated dust jacket. With author's signature to title page reading 'With best wishes Phil Ric'. Dust jacket in protective cover. Slight shelf wear to spine, covers, corners and dust jacket.; Merrily Watkins Mystery; 16x24x4cm; 439 pages; Philip Rickman, known as Phil Rickman, is a British author primarily recognized for his works in the horror and supernatural fiction genres. He was born on November 22, 1957, in Lancashire, England. Rickman's writing often blends elements of horror, mystery, and the supernatural, creating intricate and atmospheric stories that captivate his readers. Rickman gained significant popularity for his series of novels featuring Merrily Watkins, a Church of England priest who also serves as a diocesan exorcist. These novels, collectively referred to as the "Merrily Watkins series, " often delve into themes of the paranormal, folklore, and the clash between modern skepticism and ancient beliefs. The series offers a unique perspective on the role of the Church in confronting supernatural phenomena.; Signed by Author.
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Good. Good condition. 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 fine dust jacket. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 544 p. Merrily Watkins Mystery. Audience: General/trade. as new condition, no blemishes. dust jacket covered in mylar. read once, from my personal library.