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Pocket Books, 2004. First Edition. Hardcover. Good (ex-library)/Near Fine. Hardcover. 549 pages. *** PUBLISHING DETAILS: Pocket Books, 2004. First Edition. *** CONDITION: The book itself is in good (ex-library) condition and comes in near fine dust jacket. More specifically: Ex-library with usual marks, stamps, stickers. Boards have no wear, rubbing or soiling. Edges of slipcase have light bumping. Dust jacket is unclipped. Page edges are reasonably browned and slightly soiled. Pages are reasonably tanned. *** ABOUT THIS BOOK: The Epic Struggle of Freedom and Justice Against the Tyrannies of the 17th Century Continues, as European Cunning Meets American Courage. The Thirty Years War continues to ravage 17th century Europe, but a new force is gathering power and influence: the Confederated Principalities of Europe, an alliance between Gustavus Adolphus, King of Sweden, and the West Virginians from the 20th century led by Mike Stearns who were hurled centuries into the past by a mysterious cosmic… Leer más

Little, Brown, London, 2001. Trade Paperback. Very Good. Trade Paperback. 242 pages. *** PUBLISHING DETAILS: Little, Brown, London, 2001. *** CONDITION: This book is in very good condition. More specifically: Covers have no creasing. Corners of covers are lightly bumped. Spine is uncreased. . Pages are reasonably tanned. *** ABOUT THIS BOOK: Dr Johnson, having completed his life's major work (the first ever Dictionary of the English Language) is running an increasingly chaotic life, torn between his strict morality and his undeclared passion for Mrs Thrale, the wife of an old friend. Her daughter, Queeney, narrates. *** Quantity Available: 1. Category: Fiction; Historical; ISBN: 0316859036. ISBN/EAN: 9780316859035. Inventory No: 16080166.. 9780316859035

Doubleday, Australia, 1983. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. Hardcover. 508 pages. *** PUBLISHING DETAILS: Doubleday, Australia, 1983. First Edition. *** CONDITION: The book itself is in very good condition and comes in very good dust jacket. More specifically: Boards have no wear, rubbing or soiling. Dust jacket has light creasing. Edges of dust jacket have light bumping. Dust jacket is unclipped. Dust jacket is protected in clear, plastic sleeve. Pages are reasonably tanned. *** ABOUT THIS BOOK: Battered veterans of a devastating European war, rebel outcasts too proud to be held by any prison -- for them Australia held no threat, only temptation. For them it was truly the Promised Land. But the serpent had already found a place in Eden. Among those who trekked its sprawling outback and settled its lush valleys were those who existed only to exploit, imprison, and enslave. Pitted against them were passionate women like Katie O'Malley, the beautiful American whose untamable… Leer más

Doubleday, Australia, 1983. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. Hardcover. 508 pages. *** PUBLISHING DETAILS: Doubleday, Australia, 1983. First Edition. *** CONDITION: The book itself is in very good condition and comes in very good dust jacket. More specifically: Boards have no wear, rubbing or soiling. Edges of dust jacket have light bumping and superficial wear. Dust jacket is unclipped. Dust jacket is protected in clear, plastic sleeve. Pages are reasonably tanned. Light foxing to top edge of pages. *** ABOUT THIS BOOK: Battered veterans of a devastating European war, rebel outcasts too proud to be held by any prison -- for them Australia held no threat, only temptation. For them it was truly the Promised Land. But the serpent had already found a place in Eden. Among those who trekked its sprawling outback and settled its lush valleys were those who existed only to exploit, imprison, and enslave. Pitted against them were passionate women like Katie O'Malley, the beautiful… Leer más

Doubleday, Australia, 1983. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Fine. Hardcover. 508 pages. *** PUBLISHING DETAILS: Doubleday, Australia, 1983. First Edition. *** CONDITION: The book itself is in very good condition and comes in fine dust jacket. More specifically: Boards have no wear, rubbing or soiling. Dust jacket is in excellent condtion. Dust jacket is unclipped. Dust jacket is protected in clear, plastic sleeve. Pages are reasonably tanned. *** ABOUT THIS BOOK: Battered veterans of a devastating European war, rebel outcasts too proud to be held by any prison -- for them Australia held no threat, only temptation. For them it was truly the Promised Land. But the serpent had already found a place in Eden. Among those who trekked its sprawling outback and settled its lush valleys were those who existed only to exploit, imprison, and enslave. Pitted against them were passionate women like Katie O'Malley, the beautiful American whose untamable desires would lead her into the dreaming heart of… Leer más

Futura, UK, 1984. Reprint. Paperback. Very Good. Paperback. 447 pages. *** PUBLISHING DETAILS: Futura, UK, 1984. Reprint. *** CONDITION: This book is in very good condition. More specifically: Covers have no creasing. Edges of covers have superficial wear. Spine has minimal reading creases. . Pages are reasonably tanned. *** ABOUT THIS BOOK: Battered veterans of a devastating European war, rebel outcasts too proud to be held by any prison -- for them Australia held no threat, only temptation. For them it was truly the Promised Land. But the serpent had already found a place in Eden. Among those who trekked its sprawling outback and settled its lush valleys were those who existed only to exploit, imprison, and enslave. Pitted against them were passionate women like Katie O'Malley, the beautiful American whose untamable desires would lead her into the dreaming heart of the wilderness ... and rugged men like native-born Justin Broome; like Rick Tempest and George De Lancey, who had survived the… Leer más

Hamish Hamilton, UK, 2006. First Edition. Trade Paperback. Good. Trade Paperback. 402 pages. *** PUBLISHING DETAILS: Hamish Hamilton, UK, 2006. First Edition. This is the first UK edition. *** CONDITION: This book is in good condition. More specifically: Covers have mild soiling. Spine is uncreased. . Pages are clean and unmarked and in excellent condition. Sticker residue front cover. This book is an unread copy. *** ABOUT THIS BOOK: It is 1871 and a thwarted voyage across unchartered waters to plant the American flag at the North Pole has cast nineteen survivors adrift on an ice floe off the coast of Greenland. Afterlands is the story of this small society of castaways one white and one black American, five Germans, a Dane, a Swede, an Englishman, and two Inuit families as they struggle with the elements and, increasingly, with each other. While suffering the deadly hardships of cold and hunger, the succumb to equally destructive suspicions, mutiny, hunger-induced delusions and unrequited… Leer más

Penguin, UK, 2006. First Edition. Trade Paperback. As New. Trade Paperback. 402 pages. *** PUBLISHING DETAILS: Penguin, UK, 2006. First Edition. This is the first UK edition. *** CONDITION: This book is in as new condition. More specifically: Covers have no creasing or wear. Spine is uncreased. . Pages are clean and unmarked and in excellent condition. Sticker residue front cover. This book is an unread copy. *** ABOUT THIS BOOK: It is 1871 and a thwarted voyage across unchartered waters to plant the American flag at the North Pole has cast nineteen survivors adrift on an ice floe off the coast of Greenland. Afterlands is the story of this small society of castaways one white and one black American, five Germans, a Dane, a Swede, an Englishman, and two Inuit families as they struggle with the elements and, increasingly, with each other. While suffering the deadly hardships of cold and hunger, the succumb to equally destructive suspicions, mutiny, hunger-induced delusions and unrequited longings,… Leer más

Hamish Hamilton, UK, 2006. First Edition. Trade Paperback. Very Good. Trade Paperback. 402 pages. *** PUBLISHING DETAILS: Hamish Hamilton, UK, 2006. First Edition. This is the first UK edition. *** CONDITION: This book is in very good condition. Small surface tear on front cover. *** ABOUT THIS BOOK: It is 1871 and a thwarted voyage across unchartered waters to plant the American flag at the North Pole has cast nineteen survivors adrift on an ice floe off the coast of Greenland. Afterlands is the story of this small society of castaways one white and one black American, five Germans, a Dane, a Swede, an Englishman, and two Inuit families as they struggle with the elements and, increasingly, with each other. While suffering the deadly hardships of cold and hunger, the succumb to equally destructive suspicions, mutiny, hunger-induced delusions and unrequited longings, and their ordeal is one that will cast a shadow over the rest of their lives. . . Based on a true story and suffusing the drama of… Leer más

St Martins Press, USA, 2007. Medium Trade Paperback. As New. Medium Trade Paperback. 368 pages. *** PUBLISHING DETAILS: St Martins Press, USA, 2007. *** CONDITION: This book is in as new condition. More specifically: Covers have no creasing or wear. Spine is uncreased. . Pages are clean and unmarked and in excellent condition. This book is an unread copy. *** ABOUT THIS BOOK: Vibrant, exhilarating, and brimming with fascinating historical detail, this sequel to the critically-acclaimed "Push Not the River" tells the stories of four characters who are irrevocably linked in the aftermath of the violent dissolution of Poland in 1794. Countess Anna Maria Berezowska has finally married her true love, Jan Stelnicki, but life is anything but ideal. Not long into their union, Jan takes to the battlefield in the hopes of ensuring a sovereign Poland for his children. Meanwhile, his best friend on the front lines continues to pine for Anna's capricious cousin, Zofia, but she has her sights set… Leer más

Secker & Warburg, London, 1988. First Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine/Very Good. Hardcover. 914 pages. *** PUBLISHING DETAILS: Secker & Warburg, London, 1988. First Edition. This is the first UK edition. *** CONDITION: The book itself is in near fine condition and comes in very good dust jacket. More specifically: Boards have no wear, rubbing or soiling. Spine has slight fading. Dust jacket has light creasing. Edges of dust jacket have superficial wear. Dust jacket is unclipped. Pages are clean and unmarked and in excellent condition. *** ABOUT THIS BOOK: In this sweeping epic of the northernmost American frontier, James A. Michener guides us through Alaska's fierce terrain and history, from the long-forgotten past to the bustling present. As his characters struggle for survival, Michener weaves together the exciting high points of Alaska's story: its brutal origins; the American acquisition; the gold rush; the tremendous growth and exploitation of the salmon industry; the arduous… Leer más

Grafton, UK, 1992. Reprint. Paperback. Good. Paperback. 704 pages. *** PUBLISHING DETAILS: Grafton, UK, 1992. Reprint. *** CONDITION: This book is in good condition. More specifically: Covers have light creasing. Edges of covers have superficial wear. Spine has minor lean and heavy reading creases. . Pages are reasonably tanned. *** ABOUT THIS BOOK: Set in the contested lands of 14th-century Spain, where four Christian kings are vying for supreme power. This book tells the story of Prince Ahmed, Princess Beatrice and Prince Juan, who all fall victim to the evil schemers against Spain. *** Quantity Available: 1. Category: Fiction; Historical; ISBN: 0586208054. ISBN/EAN: 9780586208052. Inventory No: 17010250.. 9780586208052

Tor Books, New York, 1986. Paperback. Good. Paperback. 501 pages. *** PUBLISHING DETAILS: Tor Books, New York, 1986. *** CONDITION: This book is in good condition. Edgewear and creasing to covers. Lightly tanned pages. Reading creases to spine. Hole punch in front cover. Minor spine lean. Remainder mark. *** Quantity Available: 1. Category: Fiction; Historical; ISBN: 0812587065. ISBN/EAN: 9780812587067. Inventory No: 10120589.. 9780812587067

Barbour Pub, USA, 2008. Medium Trade Paperback. Very Good. Medium Trade Paperback. 284 pages. *** PUBLISHING DETAILS: Barbour Pub., USA, 2008. *** CONDITION: This book is in very good condition. More specifically: Covers have light creasing. Spine is uncreased. . Pages are lightly tanned. *** ABOUT THIS BOOK: Allison Troyer is of marriageable age and needs to learn how to manage an Amish household. Can a girl who feels as faceless, purposeless, and neglected as her tattered Amish doll, find her way among strangers? James Esh likes what he sees when Allison Troyer walks into the barn. Will anything keep this brash young Amish man from stealing her affections? Aaron Zook has vowed never to lose his heart to another. Yet when James makes advances on Allison, Aaron can't help but intercede. Can threads of faith and love unite tattered hearts? *** Quantity Available: 1. Category: Fiction; Historical; ISBN/EAN: 9781597896122. Inventory No: 21120139.. 9781597896122

Random House, 2008. Hardcover. Good (ex-library)/Good. Hardcover. 458 pages. *** PUBLISHING DETAILS: Random House, 2008. *** CONDITION: The book itself is in good (ex-library) condition and comes in good dust jacket. More specifically: Ex-library with usual marks, stamps, stickers. Corners of boards are lightly bumped. Spine has moderate lean. Dust jacket has light creasing. Edges of dust jacket have light bumping and superficial wear. Dust jacket is unclipped. Dust jacket is protected in clear, plastic sleeve. Edges of pages are lightly browned. Pages are lightly tanned and lightly creased. *** ABOUT THIS BOOK: From the bestselling author of "The Palace Thief" and "Carry Me Across the Water" comes a stunning novel, set in the Nixon era and today, about a great family, a political tragedy, and the impact of fate on history. *** Quantity Available: 1. Category: Fiction; Historical; ISBN/EAN: 9780679456803. Inventory No: 18070105.. 9780679456803

Norton, USA, 1985. First Edition. Hardcover. Good/Good. Hardcover. 570 pages. *** PUBLISHING DETAILS: Norton, USA, 1985. First Edition. *** CONDITION: The book itself is in good condition and comes in good dust jacket. More specifically: Edges of boards have superficial wear. Dust jacket has light creasing. Edges of dust jacket have moderate wear and minor chipping. Dust jacket is unclipped. Edges of pages are considerably browned. Pages are reasonably tanned. *** Quantity Available: 1. Category: Fiction; Historical; ISBN: 0393022110. ISBN/EAN: 9780393022117. Inventory No: 13080113.. 9780393022117

University of Queensland Press, Australia, 1987. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Good. Hardcover. 240 pages. *** PUBLISHING DETAILS: University of Queensland Press, Australia, 1987. First Edition. *** CONDITION: The book itself is in very good condition and comes in good dust jacket. More specifically: Boards have no wear, rubbing or soiling. Edges of dust jacket have moderate bumping and minor chips and/or tears. . Pages are reasonably tanned. *** ABOUT THIS BOOK: Unable to cope with the burdens of motherhood and poverty, twenty-one-year-old Amy Fowler leaves her Outback village for Sydney, where she reconstructs her life until the past returns in the form of her eldest daughter who comes to live with her *** Quantity Available: 1. Category: Fiction; Historical; ISBN: 0702220108. ISBN/EAN: 9780702220104. Inventory No: 21050370.. 9780702220104

Macmillan, UK, 1983. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. Hardcover. 709 pages. *** PUBLISHING DETAILS: Macmillan, UK, 1983. First Edition. *** CONDITION: The book itself is in very good condition and comes in very good dust jacket. More specifically: Edges of boards have superficial wear. Edges of dust jacket have light bumping. Dust jacket is unclipped. Edges of pages are lightly browned. *** ABOUT THIS BOOK: Crossing three millennia to Pharaonic Egypt, this tale returns to that land's essences - the war, magic, gods, death and reincarnations, the lusts, ambitions, jealousies, and betrayals. *** Quantity Available: 1. Category: Fiction; Historical; ISBN: 0333340256. ISBN/EAN: 9780333340257. Inventory No: 21100055.. 9780333340257

Macmillan, London, 2010. Trade Paperback. Good. Trade Paperback. 247 pages. *** PUBLISHING DETAILS: Macmillan, London, 2010. *** CONDITION: This book is in good condition. More specifically: Covers have moderate creasing. Edges of covers have superficial wear. Spine is uncreased. . Pages are reasonably tanned. *** ABOUT THIS BOOK: In the middle of the night at the Museum of Volterra, young archeologist Fabrizio Castellani is immersed in his work - research into the famous Etruscan statue known as "The Night Shadow". Completely engrossed, he is startled by the phone ringing. An icy female voice warns him to abandon his work at once. A series of gruesome killings shortly follow, throwing the people of Volterra into a panic. The victims - all involved in the desecration of an unexplored tomb - have been torn to pieces by a beast of unimaginable size. Fabrizio is in charge of excavating this Etruscan tomb. Fabrizio is joined in his fearless investigation of the past by Francesca Dionisi, a… Leer más

Serpentine, Australia, 2002. Hardcover. Good (ex-library). Hardcover. 336 pages. *** PUBLISHING DETAILS: Serpentine, Australia, 2002. *** CONDITION: The book itself is in good (ex-library) condition and comes in dust jacket. Spine working loose but still intact. Tanned pages. Slight spine lean. Ex-library with usual marks, stamps, stickers.. *** ABOUT THIS BOOK: Presents the Sydney of 1942 through the eyes of a naive young priest. This book looks into the hearts of people who fear the end of life as they know it, in the year of the fall of Singapore, the bombing of Darwin and the surprise attack on Sydney Harbour by Japanese midget submarines. This book marks the 50th Anniversary of the Bombing of Darwin. *** Quantity Available: 1. Category: Fiction; historical; ISBN: 1864710012. ISBN/EAN: 9781864710014. Inventory No: 12072074.. 9781864710014