About this title: 'Reginald Hill stands head and shoulders above any other writer of crime fiction' Observer Geraldine Lomas's son went missing in Italy during World War Two, but the eccentric old lady never accepted his death. Now she is dead, leaving the Lomas beer fortune to be divided between an animal rights organization, a fascist front and a services benevolent fund. As disgruntled relatives gather by the graveside, the funeral is interrupted by a middle-aged man in an Italian suit, who falls to his knees crying, 'Mama!' Andy Dalziel is preoccupied with the illegal book one of his sergeants is ...
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Ltd
Date Published: 1988
ISBN-13:9780586072578ISBN:0586072578
Description: Good. **SHIPPED FROM UK** We believe you will be completely satisfied with our quick and reliable service. All orders are dispatched as swiftly as possible! Buy with confidence! read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Ltd
Date Published: 1988
ISBN-13:9780586072578ISBN:0586072578
Description: Good. This is an EX-LIBRARY COPY. We only offer carefully selected, quality books, in this category. The normal stamps and labels may be present and the front flysheet has been tidily removed. The supplying library will benefit financially from your purchase. This book is in GOOD overall condition. It shows signs of having been read and has general light wear to the cover, spine and pages. read more
Description: Good. Ships from the UK. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Your purchase also supports literacy charities. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Ltd
Date Published: 1988
ISBN-13:9780586072578ISBN:0586072578
Description: Good. This book is in GOOD overall condition. It shows signs of having been read and has general light wear to the cover, spine and pages. read more
Edition: 1st Edition 1st Printing HB UK
Binding: Hardcover Library Binding
Publisher: Ulverscroft Large Print
Date Published: 1988
ISBN-13:9780708919125ISBN:070891912X
Description: Very Good+ExLibrary. No Jacket Issued. Ex-Library Book is ex-Library with the usual markings and attachments. Otherwise, book is tight, square, glossy and text is unmarked (except for ex-Lib). Delivery Confirmation included. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: MacMillian
Date Published: 1987
Description: Good in Good jacket. 97-Y: Ex-library. Good Condition: A copy that has been read, but remains in good condition. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact (including dust cover, if applicable). The spine may show signs of wear. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include "From the library of" labels or be an ex-library item. Some pages or dust-jacket may have tiny tears. Books rated "Good" may have some notes, underlining, or highlighting. These books also ... read more
Description: Very Good. 0446345334 Mass Market Paperback, Condition: Very Good; this book is in very good condition with light curve to the spine / light reading creases to the covers. read more
Description: Very Good. 0446345334 Mass Market Paperback, Condition: Very Good; this book is in very good condition with light discoloration due to aging and other light wear. read more
Edition: First American Edition
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: New York: Macmillan, 1987
Description: The ninth case of Inspectors Dalziel and Pascoe. Fine in dustwrapper. We have a number of other mysteries by Reginald Hill in stock. read more
Description: Satisfaction Guaranteed. Shipped quickly. 1988. Paperback. Used, very good. Very good overall with light to moderate wear. No dust jacket. read more
"This is probably my favorite Dalziel/Pascoe mystery, mainly because of its focus on Wield, a big favorite of mine. To say anything else would involve spoilers..."
"For a good comfort mystery read, you can't beat Reginald Hill. Child's Play is one of my favorites: Wield comes out of the closet, crazy inheritance schemes are afoot, Dalziel is his charming Fat Man self."
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