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New York: St. Martin's Press. Near Fine in Good dust jacket. 1990. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 031204299X . First edition/first printing in Near Fine condition in Good dust-jacket; In Blackwood's Daughter, La Barre tells the story of the powerful and infamous Blackwood family, from their origins in the Scottish Highlands to the end of their days in the American South. The family is a study in contrasts: from the scheming and cruel matriarch, Lady Catherine, to her pious and sentimental son, James, to the rebellious and headstrong daughters, Anne and Diana. La Barre's atmospheric writing brings these complex characters to life, and her descriptions of the Scottish Highlands, the American South, and the London society of the 1800s are spellbinding. Blackwood's Daughter is an enthralling and atmospheric novel that will appeal to fans of historical fiction.; FSA .

New York: Viking Press. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1979. 1/4 Cloth. 0670415812 . A charming edition with some wrinkling around the spine edges and little rubbing to the boards, in otherwise Fine condition in an alike dust-jacket; This book of La Fontaine's fables is a collection of wisdom and life lessons that are timeless. La Fontaine's stories are both amusing and instructive, and will appeal to readers of all ages. This book is a great way to introduce young children to the classics, as well as to explore the wisdom of La Fontaine himself.; B & W Illustrations; 8vo; 272 pages .

New York: The Viking Press. Fine in Very Good dust jacket. 1979. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0670415812 . First edition/first printing in about Fine condition with sunning to edges in Very Good, lightly chipped dust-jacket with fading to spine. From the collection of Betty Anderson, legendary art director of publisher Knopf in the late 20th century as evidenced by her (small and unobtrusive) inventory number; ; B & W Illustrations; 8vo; FSA .

New York: Coward McCann & Geoghegan. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1978. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A Fine first printing of the first edition in alike dust-jacket; The Scott-Dunlap Ring is the story of two very different people who find themselves drawn to each other and must fight for the love they both believe is meant for them. It is a story of courage, strength, and love.; 8vo; $7.00 .

New York: Random House. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1997. 1st US Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0679441042 . A stunning first American edition/first printing in Near Fine conditon with bumped lower front corner, light rubbing to extremities, and minor soiling to fore edge in alike dust-jacket with a hint of edgewear; When teenager Tessa is found dead on the side of the road, the police assume it was a simple car accident. But when Tessa's friend, Alice, starts to have terrifying nightmares, the detectives begin to wonder if something more sinister happened. They soon find out that Tessa had been involved in a fight with her stepfather and he had threatened to kill her if she told anyone. When they try to find her stepfather, they find that he has disappeared without a trace. They now have to find out who killed Tessa and why.; 8vo; 402 pages .

London: MacMillan. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1995. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0333642783 . A lovely first edition/first Impression in Near Fine condition with soiled page edges in alike dust wrapper with minor edgewear. Boldly SIGNED by author Lynda La Plante directly on the title page; Lynda La Plante's gripping novel tells the story of a powerful and ambitious woman who'll stop at nothing to become the governor of her state.; 8vo; 480 pages; Signed by Author .

London: Simon & Schuster. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2010. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 1847375472 . A most attractive first edition/first Impression in Fine condition in alike dust wrapper; A young woman, Anne, is blinded in a freak accident and must learn to live a new life. She is supported by her loving husband, a supportive sister, and a close-knit group of friends. In the face of Anne's blindness, they help her to find her new purpose in life. Anne uses her wit, intelligence, and courage to lead a fulfilling and meaningful life despite her handicap.; An Anna Travis Mystery; 8vo; 501 pages .

London: MacMillan. Very Good+ in Fine dust jacket. 1999. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0333781538 . A smart first edition/first Impression in Very Good+ condition with cocked spine and soiled page edges in Fine dust-wrapper; In the third book of the Trial & Retribution series, Regan and her team are back on the trail of the madman who killed Regan's father. They'll have to track the killer to the heart of a dark conspiracy.; 8vo; 280 pages .

New York: Random House. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1998. 1st US Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0375500049 . An attractive first American edition/first printing in Fine condition in Near Fine dust jacket with light edgewear; When she was six, Lynda La Plante moved with her family to a remote cabin in the woods. There, she discovered a secret garden and spent hours exploring its winding paths. Now a successful writer, Lynda revisits the cabin and the garden, and rediscovering their secrets has helped her to find her own.; 8vo; 322 pages .

London: MacMillan. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2000. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A Fine first edition/first printing in like dust-jacket, minor bump to bottom tip, else As New; When 16-year-old Megan's older sister, Claire, is viciously raped while camping, Megan is determined to find her attacker. With the help of her friends and internet sleuthing, Megan tracks down her sister's attacker and justice is finally served.; 8vo .

London: Heinemann. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1994. 1st Hardcover Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0434000183 . A smart first Hardcover edition/first Impression in Near Fine condition with lightly rubbed extremities in alike dust wrapper with minor edgewear; Prime Suspect 3 by Lynda La Plante is the third book in the Prime Suspect series. It follows the investigation of a murder that took place in London.; 8vo; 313 pages .

London: MacMillan. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1998. 1st UK Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0333746309 . A lovely first UK edition/first Impression in Fine condition with minor fore edge soiling in alike dust-jacket; After a year in jail, Tyler is a free man. He's eager to start over and make things right with his family. But when someone starts killing people who have wronged them, Tyler realizes that he's still a target. Now he must use all of his cunning and strength to outwit his enemies and protect those he loves.; 8vo; 310 pages .

London: MacMillan. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1997. 1st UK Edition; Second Printing. Hardcover. 0333713516 . A sharp first UK edition/second Impression in Near Fine condition with soiling to the fore edge in alike dust-jacket with trivial edgewear; When 16-year-old Hannah is found brutally murdered, the community is torn apart by the tragedy. Hannah had a reputation as a troublemaker and was the victim of several bullying incidents. The investigation leads detectives to a group of teenage boys who they believe are responsible for Hannah's death. As the trial approaches, the boys fight to prove their innocence, but the evidence against them is overwhelming. The trial is a media circus and the community is divided on who to believe. As the boys take the stand, they reveal the dark secrets of their past and the pressure to fit in leads to tragedy. The trial and retribution that follows is a fascinating look into the lives of teenage boys and the lengths they will go to fit in and… Read More

New York: Random House. Very Good+ in Near Fine dust jacket. 1996. 1st US Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0679441034 . First US edition/first printing in Very Good+ condition with light soiling to page edges and a small ding to upper front board in Near Fine dust-jacket with minor edgewear; When her lifelong best friend moves away, 16-year-old Lacey feels like she's lost a piece of her heart. She's determined to reconnect with her friend and rebuild the friendship, no matter how long it takes. But when Lacey moves back to her hometown and meets her old friend's new friend, she realizes that reconnecting may not be as easy as she thought.Lacey is immediately put off by the new girl, who seems cold and aloof. But over time, Lacey starts to see that the new girl is just as lonely as she is. They start to build a friendship, but it's always tentative, as Lacey is still worried about what the other girl might think of her.Ultimately, Lacey learns that it's not about what… Read More

New York: Touchstone. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2008. 1st US Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 1416588329 . A handsome first American edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust jacket; In Deadly Intent, Detective Anna Travis must juggle old and new love affairs while tracking down one of the world's deadliest drug dealers; An Anna Travis Mystery; 8vo; 485 pages .

New York: Random House. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1996. 1st US Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0679441034 . A Lovely first American edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with lightly soiled page edges and bumped lower front corner in alike dust jacket with minor edgewear; After a year of hard work and preparation, 12-year-old Tracey is finally ready to compete in the regional science fair. She's been working on her project all year long, and she's confident that she has something special to show off.But when she arrives at the fair, she finds out that her project has been disqualified. The judges say that her project is too simple and doesn't meet the required standards.Tracey is devastated. She thought that her project was the best thing that she had ever done. Now, she's going to have to start all over again.But Tracey isn't done yet. She decides to create a new project based on the same idea that she had been working on before her original… Read More

New York: Random House. Very Good+ in Near Fine dust jacket. 1998. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0375500049 . First edition/first printing in Very Good+ condition in Near Fine dust-jacket with light edgewear; When the police force in her small town is disbanded, investigative reporter, Lizzy Grant, is out of a job. She finds a new home with the sheriff, but the sheriff's son, Will, quits his job as a deputy to help his father. Lizzy is hired as the new deputy, but is not welcomed with open arms. She soon finds out that the town is full of secrets.; 8vo; FSA .

New York: Touchstone. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2010. 1st US Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 1439139296 . A smart first American edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust jacket; Linda La Plante’s chilling and suspenseful new novel tells the story of a mother and daughter who are terrorized by a madman who leaves horrific messages on their doorstep. When the police can’t find any clues, the family starts to fear for their safety, and they must use all their strength to survive.This suspenseful and chilling novel will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.; An Anna Travis Mystery; 8vo; 407 pages .

London: Simon & Schuster. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2007. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0743295722 . A lovely first edition/first Impression in Fine condition in Near Fine dust wrapper with minor edgewear. Boldly SIGNED by author Lynda La Plante directly on the title page; In this novel, the reader follows the story of a young girl, Margot, as she navigates her way through high school. Margot is a very good student, but she is not the most popular girl in school. Margot has a very strict mother who expects her to follow a very traditional path in life. Margot is not interested in this type of life and is looking for ways to rebel. One night, Margot goes out with her friends and ends up having sex for the first time. This decision changes her life forever and she is ostracized by her friends and the school community. Margot finds herself in a very difficult situation and she must find a way to cope.; 8vo; 503 pages; Signed by Author .

New York: W. W. Norton & Company. Very Good+ in Very Good+ dust jacket. 1991. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0393028909 . First edition/first printing in Very Good+ condition in alike dust-jacket with minor edgewear; A Time for Wedding Cake is a sweet story of love and family. It follows the wedding of Marley and Noah, two young people who are ready to start their lives together. Although their families are supportive, they still have to deal with the occasional obstacle. But in the end, love prevails and the wedding is a beautiful celebration.; 8vo; FSA .