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The Storyteller - 1st US Edition/1st Printing
by Sillitoe, Alan
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Fine in Fine dust jacket
- ISBN 10
- 0671412639
- ISBN 13
- 9780671412630
- Seller
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Summerville, South Carolina, United States
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About This Item
New York: Simon and Schuster. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1979. First US Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0671412639 . A first American edition/first printing in Fine condition housed in an equally Fine dust-jacket; In this novel, Alan Sillitoe tells the story of Willie Taggart, a working-class lad from the North of England who finds himself in the middle of a political conspiracy. Willie is a natural storyteller and begins to tell his friends and family stories of heroism, love, and loss, in an effort to make sense of the world around him. As Willie's stories become more and more elaborate, he finds himself in danger of being accused of treason. With the help of a mysterious woman named Mary, Willie must decide whether to trust his own intuition and storytelling skills, or whether to obey the authorities and risk his freedom.This novel is an engaging and suspenseful tale of political intrigue, set in a gritty and realistic setting. Sillitoe's characters are believable and the plot is well-crafted. The Storyteller is an enjoyable and insightful read, perfect for fans of political thrillers.; 8vo; 285 pages .
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- Bookseller
- Books Tell You Why, Inc.
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 55501
- Title
- The Storyteller - 1st US Edition/1st Printing
- Author
- Sillitoe, Alan
- Format/Binding
- 1/4 Cloth
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine in Fine dust jacket
- Edition
- First US Edition; First Printing
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN 10
- 0671412639
- ISBN 13
- 9780671412630
- Publisher
- Simon and Schuster
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1979
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