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When Eight Bells Toll
by Alistair MacLean
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Fine in Fine dust jacket
- Seller
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Cape Town, South Africa
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About This Item
London: Collins. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1966. First Edition. Hardcover. Fine book, no names or inscriptions, tightly bound, top closed book block lightly age spotted, old pencil price on front ep, fine DJ, price clipped, minor edgewear. Now with a protective acetate cover. Millions of pounds in gold bullion are being pirated in the Irish Sea. Investigations by the British Secret Service, and a sixth sense, have bought Philip Calvert to a bleak, lonely bay in the Western Highlands. But the sleepy atmosphere of Torbay is deceptive. The place is the focal point of many mysterious disappearances. Even the unimaginative Highland Police Sergeant seems to be acting a part. But why? Classic early Alistair Maclean. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 255 pages .
Synopsis
When Eight Bells Toll is a novel written by Scottish author Alistair MacLean and first published in 1966. It marked MacLean's return after a three year hiatus following the publication of Ice Station Zebra. It combines the genres of spy novel and detective novel, with considerable success. MacLean calls on his own Scottish background to authentically portray the rugged weather, people and terrain of western Scotland.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Rare Collections
(ZA)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 2721
- Title
- When Eight Bells Toll
- Author
- Alistair MacLean
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine in Fine dust jacket
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- Collins
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1966
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