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The Falcon at the Portal: An Amelia Peabody Mystery
by Peters, Elizabeth (Barbara Mertz)
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very near Fine/very near Fine
- Seller
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Madison, Wisconsin, United States
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About This Item
New York: Avon Books (1999), 1999. First printing. Hardcover. Very near Fine/very near Fine. 8vo. [8], 366, [8] pp. Quarter tan cloth over white paper boards with red lettering on the spine. Price of $24.00 on front flap of jacket. A very near Fine book with a small spot of discoloration on the front and rear boards in a like dust jacket.
Synopsis
Amelia and family have arrived in Egypt for the 1911 archeological season -- after the marriage of young Ramses' best friend David to Amelia's niece Lia. But trouble finds them immediately when David is accused of selling ancient artifacts. While Amelia and company try to clear his name and expose the real culprit, the body of an American is found at the bottom of their excavation shaft. As accusations of drug dealing and moral misconduct fly, a child of mysterious antecedents sparks a crisis that threatens to tear the family apart. Amelia brings her brilliant powers of deduction to bear, but someone is shooting bullets at her -- and coming awfully close!
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- Bookseller
- Evening Star Books
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 00006962
- Title
- The Falcon at the Portal: An Amelia Peabody Mystery
- Author
- Peters, Elizabeth (Barbara Mertz)
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very near Fine
- Jacket Condition
- very near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First printing
- Publisher
- Avon Books (1999)
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1999
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About the Seller
Evening Star Books
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About Evening Star Books
We buy and sell rare and fine books in many fields. Our interests include philosophy, modern first editions, and works of historical or intellectual interest. In addition to bookselling, we regularly do valuations and appraisals for non-IRS purposes. Evening Star Books is a Limited Liability Company.
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