The Solitaire Mystery by Gaarder, Jostein - 1996

New York: Farrar Straus & Giroux, 1996 Gaarder (1952 -) is a Norwegian writer who is probably most well-known because of his children's books, specifically Sophie's World, published in Norway in 1991. The Solitaire Mystery, although considered a companion book to Sophie's World, was published in Norway in 1990. It is"'a dazzlingly imaginative and stimulating book for everyone who enjoys exploring a philosophical idea.'" This volume is the first American edition of The Solitaire Mystery published in 1996 (no additional printings listed). Illustrated by Hilde Kramer and translated by Sarah Jane Hails. White paper boards with pubple cloth at spine and gold lettering on front board and spine. spine only. Binding tight and square with no marking inside or out. Unclipped dust jacket is clean, bright with no flaws other than a one inch cut on the spine due to box opener at book store. 309 pages.