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The Alpine Recluse: An Emma Lord Mystery (Emma Lord Mysteries)
by Mary Daheim
- Used
- near fine
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine/Very Good+
- ISBN 10
- 0345468147
- ISBN 13
- 9780345468147
- Seller
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MERCHANTVILLE, New Jersey, United States
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About This Item
1st Edit 1st print, clean copy, NEAR FINE hardcover in a VG dj, no marks or writing, binding tight, dust jacket (not price-clipped) is bright and glossy, has mild edge wear and a few light scratches. Immed shipping
Synopsis
For many mystery readers, Alpine, Washington--Mary Daheim's fictional small town in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains--has become a beloved second home, a delicious retreat from the stresses of life. Yet the editor of The Alpine Advocate, Emma Lord, knows all too well that the picturesque old logging town is loaded with scandal: family feuds, illicit romance, chicanery, and sometimes deadly violence.THE ALPINE RECLUSEIn the middle of a hot midsummer night, Emma is awakened by fire trucks rushing to a blaze at the nearby home of newlyweds Tim and Tiffany Rafferty. At daybreak, Tiffany and her unborn child are safe, but Tim, never blessed with good luck in all his thirty-plus years, has perished in the fierce conflagration. Sheriff Milo Dodge suspects murder and arson, and rumors fly from the Burger Barn and Mugs Ahoy to the Grocery Basket and the Venison Inn. Some swear the Rafferty marriage was crumbling. Others hint at stock fraud. A few mention momentary sightings of a possibly mad recluse known as Old Nick.Sacrificing the heady enticements of a budding romance to nail down a great story, Emma shifts into high investigative gear while her fearless House & Home editor, Vida Runkel, rushes in where angels fear to tread: straight into the private lives of some of Alpine's most respectable--and now terminally edgy--citizens. But neither Emma nor Vida suspects the unbelievable truth.From the Hardcover edition.
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- Bookseller
- Bookshelfillers
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 904142
- Title
- The Alpine Recluse: An Emma Lord Mystery (Emma Lord Mysteries)
- Author
- Mary Daheim
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Very Good+
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN 10
- 0345468147
- ISBN 13
- 9780345468147
- Publisher
- Ballantine Books
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 2006
Terms of Sale
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About the Seller
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MERCHANTVILLE, New Jersey
About Bookshelfillers
Nearly 20 years ago, our business was grown out of a love of books. Upon discovering the world of online auctions and independent book dealers, a passion for collecting had become renewed. This eventually led us to pursuing going into business ourselves. We loved the thrill of finding that title you never thought you would hold again, the excitement of that package hitting your front step, and we considered how it would feel to be on the other end of that process. We love idea of pairing the right book with the right reader, whether that be for studies, for travel, or for bedtime. We know the passion behind building a collection that defines your specific tastes as a proud reader. We feel very much a part of the community of book lovers around the world. We have grown our inventory over the years to thousands of titles that range from popular fiction and collectible children's books to educational and even antiquarian. We take pride in what we do because we love what we do and look forward to providing our customers with great books for years to come!
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