The Seventh Station, Ralph McInerny — 1st Edition

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The Seventh Station, Ralph McInerny — 1st Edition

Name: The Seventh Station, Ralph McInerny — 1st Edition
Brand: Broadhursts Books
SKU: 6791
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Publication: London, Robert Hale Limited, 1979

Formatting: 8vo, pp. 224.

Condition Report: Very Good. A highly presentable and structurally sound copy of this UK edition, housed in an unclipped dust jacket. The publisher's original black boards remain firm and cleanly presented, boasting sharp corners and bright silver-gilt lettering to the spine. There is only minor rolling to the spine extremities and a very slight cock to the binding. The text block is reassuringly square; however, the top edge exhibits mild dust-dulling and faint spotting typical of late-1970s stock. Internally, the leaves remain bright, crisp, and entirely free from previous ownership inscriptions or notable foxing. The original dust jacket (bearing the £4.15 net price) shows some light surface rubbing and mild edge-wear. There is a touch of creasing to the spine head and tail, yet it presents brightly without any major chips, tears, or loss.

Catalogue Note: First UK Edition, first printing, issued two years after the 1977 US Vanguard release. Bound in the publisher's original black cloth.

This title represents the third mystery in McInerny's Father Dowling series. Finding the true Robert Hale UK first printing in this condition is increasingly uncommon on the open market, particularly with the original dust jacket price intact. It entirely avoids the confounding variables of later book club printings, making it a desirable addition to any modern crime or theological mystery collection.

When a controversial and widely despised figure is found murdered at the local Franciscan retreat house during the quiet hours of the night, Father Roger Dowling is drawn from his parish rectory into a complex web of spiritual and secular motives. Navigating both the cloistered environment of the retreat and the wider, gritty realities of Fox River, Dowling must employ his razor-sharp intuition and deep understanding of human frailty to unmask a killer. A classic locked-room setup imbued with McInerny's signature wit, moral depth, and masterful plotting.

Book Condition: Very Good

Book Authors: Ralph McInerny

Book Publisher: Robert Hale Limited

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Fiction

Genre: Crime & Mystery

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: No

Book Pages: 224

Book Publication Year: 1979

Book Publication Date:

Book Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: N/A

Book Series: Father Dowling Mysteries

Country/region of manufacture: London, United Kingdom

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