In teeming Victorian London, where lavish wealth and appalling poverty exist side by side, one mysterious man navigates both worlds with perfect ease. Rich, handsome and ingenious, Edward Pierce preys on the most prominent of the well-to-do as he cunningly orchestrates the crime of his century. Who would suspect that a gentleman of breeding could mastermind the daring theft of a fortune in gold? Who would predict the consequences of making the extraordinary robbery aboard the pride of England's industrial era, the mighty ...
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In teeming Victorian London, where lavish wealth and appalling poverty exist side by side, one mysterious man navigates both worlds with perfect ease. Rich, handsome and ingenious, Edward Pierce preys on the most prominent of the well-to-do as he cunningly orchestrates the crime of his century. Who would suspect that a gentleman of breeding could mastermind the daring theft of a fortune in gold? Who would predict the consequences of making the extraordinary robbery aboard the pride of England's industrial era, the mighty steam locomotive? Based on fact, as lively as legend, and studded with all the suspense and style of a modern fiction master, here is a classic novel, set a decade before the age of dynamite - yet nonetheless explosive...
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Good. All pages and cover are intact. Possible slightly loose binding, minor highlighting and marginalia, cocked spine or torn dust jacket. Maybe an ex-library copy and not include the accompanying CDs, access codes or other supplemental materials.
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Good. All pages and cover are intact. Possible slightly loose binding, minor highlighting and marginalia, cocked spine or torn dust jacket. Maybe an ex-library copy and not include the accompanying CDs, access codes or other supplemental materials.
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Good. 1987 EDITION 3RD PRINTING. COVER HAS CREASING AND SHELF WEAR WITH SCRAPE ON THE BACK. 266 PAGE TEXT HAS LIGHT WEAR. HISTORICAL FICTION. 4.25'' X 7''. WE USE BUBBLE MAILERS.
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Fair. JUNE 1976 EDITION. COVER HAS CREASING AND SURFACE WEAR. "Z" STAMPS ON TOP OF PAGE ENDS. READING COPY ONLY. HISTORICAL FICTION. 4.25'' X 7''. WE USE BUBBLE MAILERS.
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Ex-library book. The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact (including the dust cover, if applicable). Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting.
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This item is fairly worn, but continues to work perfectly. Signs of wear can include aesthetic issues such as scratches, dents, worn corners, bends, tears, small stains, and partial water damage. All pages and the cover are intact, but the dust cover may be missing, if applicable. Pages may include excessive notes and highlighting, but the text is not obscured or unreadable. Satisfaction Guaranteed.
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Good. Pages are clean with normal wear. May have limited markings &/or highlighting within pages &/or cover. Includes dustjacket, if applicable. May have some wear & creases on the cover. The spine may also have minor wear. Does not come with CD/DVD, if applicable. Access code has been used, if applicable. Does not come with any supplementary materials. Fast Shipping-Safe and Secure Packaging!
I had read this book before and thought it was a masterpiece. I decided that I wanted it in hardback so that I could reread it whenever I wanted and not end up with a paperback in tatters. The copy of the book itself was in great shape, as well as the jacket cover. As for the tale itself, Crichton, as usual, really did his homework of the times of the 1850s, in particular in England. He writes his characters as an artist might paint it, with great detail. The bits of conversation ring with the different sounds of the people involved, from all the walks of life. This author could always make the reader feel as if one was really there. The story is told as a reporter might write it. It is very involved, but Crichton always leaves you understanding the devious plot, with suspense, and also the occasional humor. I consider this book to be a Michael Crichton "Classic".
