The Old Contemptibles
by Grimes, Martha
The rainy day on which they meet sets the tone for Jury’s romance with a mysteriously troubled widow named Jane Holdsworth. The passionate affair comes to a crashing halt when Jane is found dead. As an investigation ensues—with Jury a suspect—he realizes how little he knew about Jane, her teenage son, and her contentious family. Unable to leave London, Jury sends Melrose Plant to pose as a librarian at the Holdsworths’ Lake District home, where the secrets that rise to the surface threaten to pull the clan under....
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The Old Contemptibles (and The Old Silent)
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OLD CONTEMPTIBLES, THE
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The old contemptibles
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The Old Contemptibles
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333 pages. Royal octavo (9 1/2" x 6 1/2") bound in original publisher's quarter aqua cloth with gilt lettering to spine over light aqua boards in original pictorial jacket. First edition.
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The Old Contemptibles
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Old Contemptibles, The
by Grimes, Martha
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U.S.A.: Little Brown & Co (T), 1991. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. Signed by Author(s). 1ST. A Good Copy - Signed By The Author On The Title Page. First Edition, First Printing. Book Is In Very Good Condition. Boards Have A Tiny Bit Of Shelf Wear/Rub. Fore Edges Have A Small Amount Of Reading Wear/Foxing. Interior Is Clean And Legible. Not… Read more about this item Item Price
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The Old Contemptibles (A Richard Jury Mystery)
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Old Contemptibles
by Martha Grimes
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