Death at St James's Palace, Deryn Lake — 1st Edition

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Death at St James's Palace, Deryn Lake — 1st Edition

Name: Death at St James's Palace, Deryn Lake — 1st Edition
Brand: Broadhursts Books
SKU: 6277
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Publication: London, Allison & Busby Limited, 2002

Formatting: 8vo, pp. 286.

Condition Report: Near Fine. The publisher's original black cloth boards are exceptionally clean and sharp, free from any rubbing, bumping, or edge-wear, while the gilt titling to the spine remains notably bright and unoxidised. The binding is tight and square, demonstrating that the volume has seen very little, if any, reading wear. Internally, the text block is bright and clean, completely free from foxing, toning, or spotting, with the hinges fully sound. The original unclipped dust-jacket is similarly well-preserved, exhibiting no fading or sunning, with only the most marginal hints of handling along the top edge, and crucially retains the publisher's original 'SIGNED' wrap-around belly band.

Catalogue Note: This is a first edition, first printing. The title page features a flat inscription and signature by the author in blue ink, reading "Best wishes / Deryn Lake / xx".

While standard first editions of this title are relatively common on the secondary market, copies that retain the original promotional wrap-around 'SIGNED' belly band are notably scarce, adding an appealing element of completeness for collectors.

This copy also remains unclipped, with the original retail price intact on the front flap.

In this eighth instalment of the acclaimed John Rawlings mystery series, the celebrated blind magistrate Sir John Fielding is preparing to be honoured with a knighthood. The celebrations, however, are abruptly derailed when a corpse is discovered within the prestigious confines of St James's Palace. Apothecary and amateur sleuth John Rawlings is swiftly drawn into a complex web of Georgian high society, political intrigue, and royal scandal as he attempts to unmask a killer operating within the very heart of the monarchy.

Book Condition: Near Fine

Book Authors: Deryn Lake

Book Publisher: Allison & Busby Limited

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Fiction

Genre: Historical Fiction

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: Yes

Book Pages: 286

Book Publication Year: 2002

Book Publication Date:

Book Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: N/A

Book Series: John Rawlings

Country/region of manufacture: Ebbw Vale, United Kingdom

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