Set in a coastal North Carolina town in 1952, this lyrical first novel tells the haunting story of two star-crossed lovers caught in the throes of class tension and family upheaval. Recovering from a secret tragedy, the son of the town's richest man fights to overcome his addiction to morphine, and his life is further complicated by a forthright young girl from the wrong the side of the tracks.
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Set in a coastal North Carolina town in 1952, this lyrical first novel tells the haunting story of two star-crossed lovers caught in the throes of class tension and family upheaval. Recovering from a secret tragedy, the son of the town's richest man fights to overcome his addiction to morphine, and his life is further complicated by a forthright young girl from the wrong the side of the tracks.
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Fine in very good dust jacket. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 273 p. Audience: General/trade. No previous owner's name. Clean, tight pages. No Bent corners.
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Fine in Fine jacket. Signed by Author(s) 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. 273 pp. Third printing. Signed by the author on the half-title page. The author's first novel.
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Very Good. Size: 6x1x9; Signed / Inscribed by author on half title page: "For Kay..." Signed a second time on title page. Also, includes postcard written and signed from author to "Kay". Hardcover. Very Good / Very Good dust jacket. Besides inscription / signatures, no other markings or writings. Clear text. Minor shelf-wear. Spine is slightly cocked. For any additional information or pictures, please inquire.
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Fine book in a fine dust jacket. Signed by the author. 273 pages. First Edition. Parker's first book, a novel set in a small North Carolina tobacco town in 1952. A finalist for the 1993 PEN/Hemingway Prize. Fine in fine dustjacket. Signed by Parker.
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Good. Ex-Library Hardcover with usual markings, stamps, and stickers. Dust Jacket has a clear, plastic covering over it. Pages are in nice condition. -Disclaimer: May have a different cover image than stock photos shows, as well as being a different edition/printing, unless otherwise stated. Please contact us if you're looking for one of these specifically. Your order will ship with FREE Delivery Confirmation (Tracking). We are a family business, and your satisfaction is our goal!
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Fine in Fine jacket. Book. Signed by Author(s) Signed by Author(s) 0684194244 First edition, First Printing. Signed by the author on the title page. NOT inscribed, NOT REMAINDER marked. NOT ex library. NOT Book Club. Securely wrapped, dust jacket in protective cover and shipped in a box. Full # line starting with a 1. Fine/Fine.