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The Gardens of the Dead
by William Brodrick
- Used
- Fine
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Fine/Fine
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BATH, Somerset, United Kingdom
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About This Item
London: Little, Brown, 2006. First edition. Cloth. Fine/Fine. 9.5" by 6". None. A first edition of this tense thriller from William Brodrick. Inscribed, 'For Ralph, with best wishes, Bill' to the title page, with author's signature beneath. The second novel featuring the barrister-turned-monk, Father Anselm. William Brodrick was a monk who eventually changed the course of his life and became a barrister and writer, becoming an acclaimed author of detective fiction. His other novels include 'A Whispered Name', and 'The Sixth Lamentation'. In a brown cloth binding. Externally, very smart. Very minor shelfwear to boards. Dustwrapper is smart also with just some light edge wear.. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Fine
Synopsis
In his acclaimed debut, The Sixth Lamentation, William Brodrick introduced one of the mystery genre’s most indelible heroes: Father Anselm, English barrister-turned-monk. Marking his triumphant return, The Gardens of the Dead begins with the unexpected death of a former colleague of Anselm’s who had reopened an old case—one in which Anselm featured prominently. The monk, soon immersed in a mystery that sheds light on the darkest corners of London’s judicial system, finds himself confronting age-old questions: What is justice? What, ultimately, is evil? Psychologically complex and suspenseful, this atmospheric novel establishes William Brodrick as a singular writing talent.
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- Bookseller
- Rooke Books
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- MOD9-G-9
- Title
- The Gardens of the Dead
- Author
- William Brodrick
- Illustrator
- None
- Format/Binding
- Cloth
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Little, Brown
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 2006
- Size
- 9.5" by 6"
- Keywords
- william brodrick ralph father anselm monk ralph
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We are a small team dedicated to bringing you very scarce books at reasonable prices. We specialise in rare and hard to come by works on all subjects over the last 500 years, together with modern first editions and decorative sets and bindings. Our library has something for every interest and specialism. We deliver worldwide using a fully tracked and insured courier delivery service.
Where are We?
Based in the literary city of Bath, our offices are housed in the Eastern Dispensary. Built in 1845, the building originally existed as a charitable institution providing medical care. The building now houses our collection of over twenty thousand books and has five full time members of staff.
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