About this title: A rich middle-aged man finds his lonely life turned upside down when he falls in love with a pretty dance hostess and becomes involved in exposing a conspiracy to sabotage the British General Election. But his dogged pursuit of the criminals will throw his life and the lives of those he cares about into grave danger.
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Description: Good. Ships from the UK. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Description: Acceptable. Wear And Creases-Reading Copy Only *** Expect to receive a well read copy-The condition of the book will be readable, perhaps with heavy creasing and some damage. You wouldn't want to give it as a present-Dispatched in padded packaging. ** UK SELLER-Get it in days not weeks ** read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Pan Books
Date Published: 1962
Description: Very Good. 4th printing 1963 No major defects-unabridged, clean, complete, not falling apart; some light wear. A perfectly good reading or reference copy. read more
Description: Good. EXCELLENT value for money and ready for dispatch. Delivery usually within 3/5 days. Our reputation is built on our Speedy Delivery Service and our Customer Service Team. read more
Binding: HARDCOVER
Publisher: William Heinemann
Date Published: 1955
Description: Fair. Hardcover, William Heinemann 1955, no dust jacket otherwise a firm reading copy. Your book will be securely packed and promptly dispatched from our UK warehouse. read more
Description: Good. Publication date is 1971 edition. The cover is slightly creased. The spine is slightly ripped. The edge of this book is yellow. Page colour-Slightly discoloured in accordance with book age. **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: Softcover
Publisher: Pan Books, London
Date Published: 1965
Description: Good. Good Duodecimo(12mo), approx.6? A solid paperback, in good general condition, with some age tan. Former owner's name on ffep. On request, we will promptly supply more detailed description, scanned images, synopsis, and other available information. read more
Binding: Trade Paperback
Publisher: Pan Books, London
Date Published: 1965
Description: Good. Good-over6? "-Firm trade paperback, with some yellowing of pages, a little creasing on the spine and a little corner curl. Overall classified as Good copy or better. More detailed description, scanned digital images, as well as other accessible information, will be promptly supplied on your request. read more
Edition: Reprint
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Pan Books, London
Date Published: 1983
ISBN-13:9780330202688ISBN:0330202685
Description: Very Good. Paperback. 12mo-over 6¾"-7¾" tall. The Supreme Storyteller series. Tight and tidy, light browning in edges, name stamp in front. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: VINTAGE Country = UNITED KINGDOM
Date Published: 2009
ISBN-13:9780099530060ISBN:0099530066
Description: BRAND NEW PAPERBACK. 256 pages. A rich middle-aged man finds his lonely life turned upside down when he falls in love with a pretty dance hostess and becomes involved in exposing a conspiracy to sabotage the british general election. but his dogged pursuit of the criminals will throw his life and the lives of those he cares about into grave danger. (Paperback) read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: House of Stratus
Date Published: 2000-01-01
ISBN-13:9781842322611ISBN:1842322613
Description: Very Good. Tight, bright, uncreased spine, pages clear and bright, shelf and edge wear, corners bumped, cover lift, ships in a box, delivery confirmation on U.S. orders. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Heron Books
Date Published: N.D.
Description: Good+ Undated Heron hardcover. Pages clean and bright, just a small amount of foxing to foredge. Decorated endpapers. Red faux leatherette boards with gilt title and decoration-good but with small 'nick' to edge, slightly scuffed. First class daily dispatch from Devon. read more
Edition: Reprint
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Heinemann, London
Date Published: 1963
Description: Very Good in Very Good jacket. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. Reprint in the Heinemann Uniform edition of Shute, pictorial jacket format by W Francis Phillips, 8vo, 239pp, very slight suggestion of edge spotting o/w VG+ Copy in VG pictorial DJ a little rubbed and chafed at one corner; nicely preserved example. read more
Edition: Reprint
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Heinemann, London
Date Published: 1951
Description: Very Good in Very Good jacket. Hardback. 12mo-over 6¾"-7¾" tall. Blue cloth stamped in silver and red on spine. First printing of the uniform edition first series, #3 on spine of dj. Tight and tidy, just a small name in front and slightly faded at the spine. The dust jacket is a colour facsimile of a very good unclipped original, protected in a clear plastic sleeve. read more
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