A Fall From Grace, Robert Barnard — 1st Edition, Signed

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A Fall From Grace, Robert Barnard — 1st Edition, Signed

Name: A Fall From Grace, Robert Barnard — 1st Edition, Signed
Brand: Broadhursts Books
SKU: 6984
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Publication: London, Allison & Busby, 2007

Formatting: 8vo, pp. 238.

Condition Report: Fine. The book itself is square and remarkably tight, bound in crisp black boards that retain bright, unoxidised gilt lettering to the spine. The corners remain sharp with no bumping or significant shelf-wear, and the text block edges are impressively clean and bright. Internally, the pages are uniformly crisp and firmly bound, without foxing or age-toning. The dust jacket is likewise in excellent condition, retaining its original gloss and vibrant colour with no chipping, tears, or fading.

Catalogue Note: This is a first edition, first printing, as confirmed by the full 10-1 number line on the copyright page.

Crucially, this is a highly desirable association copy featuring a presentation inscription on the front free endpaper: "to Eileen / with all / love / from / Bob & Louise". "Bob & Louise" are the author, Robert Barnard, and his wife, (Mary) Louise. The recipient is Eileen Dewhurst, a fellow prominent English crime writer and contemporary of Barnard.

This intimate inscription links two notable figures of late 20th and early 21st-century British detective fiction.

With A Fall from Grace, Diamond Dagger-winning author Robert Barnard delivers another witty and meticulously plotted tale of murder and community discord. When a body is discovered in a tight-knit community, Felicity finds herself stunned by the difficult reality of the situation, and even more shocked to discover that she herself might be a suspect. Detective Inspector Charlie Peace must unravel a criminal investigation that quickly proves far too close to home.

Book Condition: Near Fine

Book Authors: Robert Barnard

Book Publisher: Allison & Busby

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Fiction

Genre: Crime & Mystery

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: Yes

Book Pages: 238

Book Publication Year: 2007

Book Publication Date:

Book Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: N/A

Book Series: Charlie Peace

Country/region of manufacture: Ebbw Vale, Wales, United Kingdom

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