{"product_id":"canto-for-a-gypsy-martin-smith-1st-edition","title":"Canto for a Gypsy, Martin Smith — 1st Edition","description":"\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-(--header-height)\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"c3bf34d8-bae2-4162-949e-22b7f38712ba\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-73\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-turn=\"user\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pt-12 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"user\" data-message-id=\"c3bf34d8-bae2-4162-949e-22b7f38712ba\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden items-end rtl:items-start\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"user-message-bubble-color corner-superellipse\/0.98 relative min-w-0 overflow-hidden rounded-[22px] px-4 py-2.5 leading-6 max-w-(--user-chat-width,70%)\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\" id=\"p-rc_3094746473c561f4-100\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePublication:\u003c\/b\u003e London, Arthur Barker Limited, 1975\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,2\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,2\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,2\" data-index-in-node=\"1\"\u003eFormatting:\u003c\/b\u003e 8vo, pp. [vi], 206.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\" id=\"p-rc_3094746473c561f4-101\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCondition Report:\u003c\/b\u003e Fine. This copy presents remarkably well, retaining a tight, square binding that suggests minimal reading\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,2\"\u003e. The publisher's black cloth boards remain clean and sharp, with the red stamping to the spine completely unoxidised and bright\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,3\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,4\"\u003e. The page block shows only the faintest uniform age-toning and remains entirely free from foxing or internal marking\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,5\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,6\"\u003e. The original pictorial dust jacket is preserved in highly attractive condition; it is unclipped, bearing the £2.25 net price on the front flap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,7\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,8\"\u003e, and exhibits only mild surface rubbing typical of glossy black covers, alongside negligible edge-wear at the spine extremities\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,9\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,10\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\" id=\"p-rc_3094746473c561f4-102\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCatalogue Note:\u003c\/b\u003e First UK Edition of the author's second mystery novel, originally published in the United States in 1972\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,2\"\u003e. Issued before the author legally changed his name and achieved widespread acclaim, this early title is credited simply to \"Martin Smith\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,3\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,4\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\" id=\"p-rc_3094746473c561f4-103\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,0\"\u003eThe Roman Grey novels have become increasingly scarce on the open market, particularly in the UK first edition state with an intact, unclipped dust jacket\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,2\"\u003e. The preservation of the jacket without significant chipping or loss elevates the desirability of this copy for collectors of 20th-century mystery fiction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\" id=\"p-rc_3094746473c561f4-104\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,0\"\u003eRoman Grey, the astute gypsy antique dealer introduced in \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"8,0\" data-index-in-node=\"65\"\u003eGypsy in Amber\u003c\/i\u003e, returns in a gripping tale of international intrigue\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,2\"\u003e. When the historic Royal Crown of Hungary goes on display at St. Patrick's Cathedral, the UN persuades Grey to oversee its security\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,3\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,4\"\u003e. Aware that his outsider status makes him the perfect scapegoat should anything go wrong, Grey enlists the help of his friend, Police Sergeant Isadore\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,5\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,6\"\u003e. Together, they must navigate a treacherous landscape of forgers, ex-Nazi art thieves, and a ruthless killer, all while unearthing a centuries-old secret dormant within the priceless artifact itself\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,7\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,8\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53784011047251,"sku":"4087-RM-FR-VG-4","price":34.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/20260609_150924.jpg?v=1781018665","url":"https:\/\/broadhurstsbooks.com\/products\/canto-for-a-gypsy-martin-smith-1st-edition","provider":"Broadhursts Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}