{"product_id":"the-paradine-case-robert-hichens-later-printing","title":"The Paradine Case, Robert Hichens — Later Printing","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePublication:\u003c\/b\u003e Garden City, New York, Doubleday, Doran \u0026amp; Company, Inc., 1934\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFormatting:\u003c\/b\u003e 8vo, pp. [vi], 525.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCondition Report:\u003c\/b\u003e Very Good. The original red cloth boards remain generally firm and bright, with the silver-stamped scales of justice vignette to the upper board presenting cleanly with minimal oxidation. The spine is slightly sunned with a touch of trivial rubbing to the head and tail, though the silver lettering remains distinctly legible. The corners are sharp with only minor bumping. The top text-block edge retains a muted top-stain, while the fore and bottom edges show mild age-toning and a few small splash marks to the lower edge. Internally, the binding remains sound and tight. The pages are crisp and clean throughout, showing only faint uniform toning consistent with the paper stock of the era, and completely free from internal markings. A very presentable, sturdy copy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCatalogue Note:\u003c\/b\u003e This is a 1934 later printing of the First American Edition of Robert Hichens' celebrated legal thriller. The true first edition was issued in 1933 and bears the publisher's requisite \"First Edition\" statement on the copyright page; this 1934 issue lacks that statement, identifying it as a secondary printing. Issued unillustrated, it features the publisher's classic red cloth binding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eWhile true first printings in their original dust jackets are scarce, these early reprintings without jackets remain relatively common on the open market, offering an accessible contemporary reading copy of a classic title.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eA gripping and sophisticated courtroom drama, \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"53\"\u003eThe Paradine Case\u003c\/i\u003e follows the sensational trial of the glamorous, enigmatic Mrs. Paradine, who is accused of poisoning her blind war-hero husband. As the trial grips London high society, her brilliant defence barrister, Sir Malcolm Keane, becomes dangerously infatuated with his client, compromising his marriage, his career, and his judgement. Robert Hichens’ masterfully constructed psychological thriller delves deep into the minds of its characters, exploring obsession, duty, and betrayal. The novel’s enduring legacy was cemented when it was adapted into the classic 1947 film noir directed by Alfred Hitchcock.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54423921590611,"sku":"4791","price":15.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/20260723_220947.jpg?v=1785232164","url":"https:\/\/broadhurstsbooks.com\/products\/the-paradine-case-robert-hichens-later-printing","provider":"Broadhursts Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}