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SOFT FOCUS; Jayne Ann Krentz
by Krentz, Jayne Ann
- Used
- Fine
- Hardcover
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- Fine/Very Fine
- ISBN 10
- 0399145788
- ISBN 13
- 9780399145780
- Seller
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Lake Forest, Illinois, United States
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About This Item
New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1999. First Edition, First Printing. Cloth and boards. Fine/Very Fine. SIGNED by the Author on the title page, tall 8vo, deep blue quarter cloth with silver lettering on spine over light blue boards with author's initials blindstamped on cover, archival mylar-protected pictorial dust jacket (unclipped) depicting a woman's head in blue light by Rob Wood, deep blue endpapers, 360 pages. Jayne Anne Krentz (born 1948) is a prolific New York Times bestselling author of contemporary romantic suspense as well as historical romances under the pen name Amanda Quick. She is a recipient of the Susan Koppelman Award for Feminist Studies.<br/><br/>SOFT FOCUS combines mystery, a detective, and suspenseful romance. A mysterious death leads to a PI's investigation and shocking results.<br/><br/>SUPERIOR CONDITION: tight, bright, clean copy in a sharp dust jacket (unclipped). Previous owner's initials in red on half title. No remainder marks.
Synopsis
With her hallmark blend of sparkling style and wit, intricate suspense, and steamy passion, Jayne Ann Krentz is truly one of a kind. One of today's premier storytellers, she has more than twenty-three million copies of her novels in print. Now the phenomenal New York Times bestselling author spins her latest scintillating tale: a story of two people bound together by that most binding of ties--a business contract. Elizabeth Cabot is all business. She knows how to maximize her investments and cut her losses--in both her career and her personal life. So when she discovers that Jack Fairfax has deceived her, she's determined to end their relationship. Putting a stop to their budding romance is easy. But breaking up their business deal will be more difficult. Despite all her efforts, she has no luck disentangling herself from Jack's client company, Excalibur. But the situation becomes even more strained when a new obstacle emerges: a lethal act of sabotage that could put both of them out of business for good. Elizabeth is no fool. If she can help Jack save Excalibur, she'll recoup her substantial investment plus millions in profit. Putting her emotions aside, she insists on helping him search for the scientist who's disappeared with a valuable new crystal that could revolutionize the high-tech industry. She'll go in, solve the problem--and get out. The trail leads Elizabeth and Jack to a fringe film festival, but their goal is as elusive as the shadowy black-and-white images from classic noir films. Life starts to imitate art, and double-dealing seems to be the name of the game. For these business adversaries turned reluctant partners, keeping an eye on each other--and the lid on a sizzling attraction--seems the only insurance against further treachery. But with millions at stake, trust can turn to betrayal in the blink of an eye.
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- Bookseller
- Borg Antiquarian
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 5615
- Title
- SOFT FOCUS; Jayne Ann Krentz
- Author
- Krentz, Jayne Ann
- Format/Binding
- Cloth and boards
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Very Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition, First Printing
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN 10
- 0399145788
- ISBN 13
- 9780399145780
- Publisher
- G. P. Putnam's Sons
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1999
- Keywords
- Love, sex, danger, suspense, artists, women, private investigator, fire, cult,
Terms of Sale
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About the Seller
Borg Antiquarian
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Lake Forest, Illinois
About Borg Antiquarian
BorgAntiquarian (ABAA & ILAB) is a dealer long engaged in selling exceptional collectibles: rare and fine books, autographs and manuscripts, fine art and artifacts. We are generalists in Americana, English & American literature, plus selected authors & important figures (Dickens & Darwin; presidents & 'signers'; scientists & historical figures; Revolutionary & Civil War militaria).
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