New York: Delacorte Press, 1982. First edition. Hardcover. First printing. The first book V.I. Warshawski mystery. A near fine copy in an about very good dust jacket that has a number of small edge tears and edge chips and minor wear. Signed and inscribed on the front free endpaper: 20 January 1982 -Dear Mary, I can't think of a lot of people I respect as much as you. You've got the guts to make what you want out of your life. I hope good fortune smiles on you. Love Sara." The recipient was someone with whom Paretsky worked with prior to writing her first book. An early and very personal inscription on this important debut.

Synopsis

Meeting an anonymous client late on a sizzling summer night is asking for trouble. But trouble is Chicago private eye V.I. Warshwski's specialty. Her client says he's the prominent banker, John Thayer. Turns out he's not. He says his son's girlfriend, Anita Hill, is missing. Turns out that's not her real name. V.I.'s search turns up someone soon enough -- the real John Thayer's son, and he's dead. Who's V.I.'s client? Why has she been set up and sent out on a wild-goose chase? By the time she's got it figured, things are hotter -- and deadlier -- than Chicago in July. V.I.'s in a desperate race against time. At stake: a young woman's life.From the Paperback edition.

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Bookseller: Jeff Hirsch Books, ABAA (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 131205
Title: Indemnity Only (Signed First Edition)
Author: PARETSKY, Sara
Book Condition: Used
Quantity Available: 1
Binding: Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0393028542
ISBN 13: 9780393028546
Publisher: Delacorte Press
Place of Publication: New York
Date Published: 1982
Keywords: Mystery

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