To Lie with Lions, Dorothy Dunnett — 1st Edition

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To Lie with Lions, Dorothy Dunnett — 1st Edition

Name: To Lie with Lions, Dorothy Dunnett — 1st Edition
Brand: Broadhursts Books
SKU: 5362
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Publication: London, Michael Joseph, 1995

Formatting: 8vo, pp. 640.

Condition Report Near Fine. This copy is remarkably fresh and tightly bound in its original blue cloth boards, with the spine unbumped and the gilt lettering remaining wonderfully bright and entirely unoxidised. The text block is exceptionally clean, with sharp corners and no spotting, foxing, or toning to the page edges. It is housed in a vibrant, unclipped dust jacket that shows minimal shelf-wear, exhibiting no tears or creasing while retaining deep, striking colours across both the front and rear panels. Overall, a highly attractive and well-preserved example to justify the grade.

Catalogue Note First edition, first printing. The book forms the sixth volume in the author's celebrated House of Niccolò series. The volume is devoid of any illustrations, significant inscriptions, bookplates, or previous ownership signatures, presenting a completely unmarked interior.

While Dorothy Dunnett's earlier first editions can be relatively elusive, her later works published in the 1990s were issued with larger print runs. Consequently, this first edition is quite common on the secondary market, though it remains highly desirable for collectors seeking crisp, immaculate copies to complete their series sets.

Set against the treacherous and vibrant backdrop of 1471, To Lie with Lions follows the wily and formidable merchant Nicholas vander Poele as he navigates the cutthroat courts of Renaissance Europe. Having reclaimed his young son from his estranged and fiercely independent wife, Gelis, Nicholas sets his sights on an ambitious new mercantile venture extending all the way to Iceland. However, his most dangerous adversary remains Gelis herself, as they engage in a high-stakes, deadly battle of wits that threatens to destroy their mutual destiny. Dunnett weaves a characteristically complex tapestry of historical intrigue, romance, and political manoeuvring.

Book Condition: Near Fine

Book Authors: Dorothy Dunnett

Book Publisher: Michael Joseph

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Fiction

Genre: Historical Fiction

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: No

Book Pages: 640

Book Publication Year: 1995

Book Publication Date:

Book Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: N/A

Book Series: The House of Niccolò

Country/region of manufacture: Suffolk, United Kingdom

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