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199533032New York: Dutton. Very Good in Near Fine dust jacket. 1995. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0525939857 . First edition/first printing in Very Good condition with cocked spine and a couple dings to lower front board in Near Fine dust-jacket; In this fast-paced thriller a corporate takeover is imminent and the CEO of a small family-owned business is the target.The CEO must come up with a plan to save the company before it's too late. He turns to his top employees for help but they're all busy with their own lives and agendas.The CEO must find a way to pull together a team of motivated individuals and come up with a plan to stop the takeover. In the end it's the team that saves the day.; 8vo; FSA . Dutton hardcover
199526143New York: Dutton. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1995. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0525939857 . A wonderful first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled page edges in alike dust jacket with light edgewear; In the near future the United States is a divided country ruled by two rival factions - the Republicans and the Democrats. The Republicans are in control of the government but they are losing support among the public. The Democrats are in control of the big cities but they are losing support among the rural population. The Republicans are looking for a way to win back the support of the public and they find it in the form of a businessman named John Paul Stevens who has a plan to takeover the Democratic party. The Democrats are not happy with this and they begin to fight back.; 8vo; 389 pages . Dutton hardcover
199630343New York: A Dutton Book. Very Good in Near Fine dust jacket. 1996. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0525939865 . A bright first edition/first printing in Very Good condition with cocked spine foxed top edge and soiled front board in Near Fine dust-jacket with minor edgewear; When his father dies 19-year-old Jay Gatsby is left a fortune and an unfinished novel. Driven by a need to find meaning in his life Jay moves to the West Coast and becomes involved with the mysterious Daisy Buchanan. But when Jay's past comes back to haunt him he must choose between the life he's built and the truth he's seeking.; 8vo; 378 pages; FSA . A Dutton Book hardcover
199626144New York: Dutton. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1996. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0525939865 . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with light soiling to fore edge and half title page and foxing to top edge in alike dust jacket with minor edgewear; The bestselling author of The Takeover returns with a powerful new novel of financial wizardry and heart-stopping suspense. from the dust jacket ; 8vo; 378 pages . Dutton hardcover
200126145New York: Ballantine Books. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2001. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0345428293 . A lovely first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with light page edge soiling in alike dust jacket with minor edgewear; The Trust Fund is a novel by Frey that tells the story of two brothers one who is successful and one who is not. The novel is set in the present day and tells the story of the brothers as they deal with the aftermath of their father's death and the struggle to maintain their father's fortune.; 8vo; 341 pages . Ballantine Books hardcover
199626127New York: Donald I. Fine Inc. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1996. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 1556114567 . A Near Fine first edition/first printing in like dust-jacket; In this novel a grand jury is convened to investigate a murder. The jurors are all strangers brought in for the sole purpose of hearing the evidence and deciding whether or not to indict the person responsible. The novel explores the jurors' interactions as they try to make sense of the tragedy and figure out who is responsible.; 8vo . Donald I. Fine, Inc. hardcover
199626149New York: Viking. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1996. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 067085347X . A Near Fine first edition/first printing in like dust-jacket; House of Smoke is a story that follows the lives of two boys Teddy and Leo in the fictional town of West Egg on Long Island in the 1920s. The boys are orphaned and are taken in by the wealthy family of Teddy's uncle who is the town pharmacist. The boys are forced to work in the family business and learn the ropes of being a wealthy family. The boys also have to deal with the many challenges that come with being part of a wealthy family such as being discriminated against not having the same opportunities and having to keep up appearances. Through their experiences the boys learn about the importance of family friendship and loyalty.; 8vo . Viking hardcover
200120180New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2001. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0399147934 . A handsome first edition/first printing in unread Fine condition in alike dust-jacket with minute bumping to tail. SIGNED by author Jim Fusilli directly on the title page; Fusilli's first novel; 8vo; Signed by Author . G. P. Putnam's Sons hardcover
199425410New York: Pantheon. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1994. 1st US Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0679426663 . An attractive first American edition/first printing in Fine condition with lightly soiled page edges in alike dust-jacket with trivial edgewear and round red sticker to rear. SIGNED by author Frances Fyfield directly on the title page; In A Clear Conscience Frances Fyfield tells her story of how she overcame an eating disorder and became a successful advocate for body image awareness. She provides readers with practical advice and insights on how to build a healthy relationship with food and offers hope for those who are struggling with an eating disorder.; A Helen Wist Mystery; 8vo; 223 pages; Signed by Author . Pantheon hardcover
198825411New York: Pocket Books. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1988. 1st US Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0671676644 . A handsome first American edition/first printing in Fine condition with lightly soiled page edges in alike dust-jacket with trivial edgewear. SIGNED by author Frances Fyfield directly on the title page; In the gripping and disturbing novel A Question of Guilt Frances Fyfield takes on the formidable subject of guilt. The story unfolds over the course of several days in the life of a woman Ruth as she wrestles with her conscience and tries to make sense of the death of her son. Ruth is tormented by the questions of whether she could have done anything differently to prevent her son's death and whether she is in any way responsible. As she contemplates her situation Ruth is pushed to the brink of insanity by her own torment. A Question of Guilt is a powerful and deeply moving exploration of the power of guilt and the devastating toll it can take on the individual and the community.; 8vo; 224 pages; Signed by Author . Pocket Books hardcover
199825412New York: Viking. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1998. First US Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0670878898 . An elegant first American edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust jacket with a small nick to upper rear corner. SIGNED by author Frances Fyfield directly on the title page; Dating can be tough but it can be even tougher when you're blind.Catherine "Cat" Jackson has never been on a date in her life but she's ready to change that. She's been told by her best friend that blind dates can be some of the best and most fun experiences so she sets out to find someone to go on a date with her.She meets John a charming and attentive man at a coffee shop. After getting to know each other Cat and John decide to go on a date. But things get a little bit complicated when Cat finds out that John is blind.Despite the challenges Cat and John continue to date and have some great fun. They learn a lot about each other and Cat comes to respect John for his strength and courage.Ultimately Cat and John fall in love and marry. They are happy to have found each other and they know that they would not have; 8vo; 264 pages; Signed by Author . Viking hardcover
199125413New York: Pocket Books. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1991. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0671735462 . An attractive first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with lightly soiled page edges in alike dust-jacket with minor edgewear. SIGNED by author Frances Fyfield directly on the title page; When her father dies fifteen-year-old Tamsin is sent to live with her grandparents in the country. Tamsin is excited to be away from the city but she's not prepared for the darkness that descends on her when she's not sleeping. Tamsin is diagnosed with narcolepsy and her sleep-deprived state leads to wild hallucinations and dangerous behavior. With the help of her doctor and her grandparents Tamsin learns to manage her condition and find peace in her sleep.; 8vo; 227 pages; Signed by Author . Pocket Books hardcover
200425414London: Little Brown. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2004. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0316861774 . A gorgeous first edition/first Impression in Fine condition in alike dust wrapper. SIGNED by author Frances Fyfield directly on the title page; Following the death of her husband a writer moves to a house in the country with her young son. She begins to write again but is plagued by memories of her husband.; A Sarah Fortune Novel; 8vo; 243 pages; Signed by Author . Little, Brown hardcover
199025415New York: Pocket Books. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1990. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0671676660 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled page edges in alike lightly soiled dust-jacket. SIGNED by author Frances Fyfield directly on the title page; caNot That Kind of Place is the story of young Alice who moves to a small town in Maine with her parents. She is excited to start her new life but soon realizes that this is not the kind of place she was expecting. Alice is bullied at school and her parents are constantly working. She starts to feel like she has nowhere to go and no one to help her. But then she meets a group of new friends who help her to find herself and the strength to stand up to the bullies.This book is a great story about dealing with bullies and finding yourself. It is a story that will appeal to anyone who has ever felt like they were alone in their struggles.; 8vo; 214 pages; Signed by Author . Pocket Books hardcover
199425416New York: Pantheon Books. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1994. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0679426655 . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled page edges in alike dust-jacket with light edgewear. SIGNED by author Frances Fyfield directly on the title page; Frances Fyfield's debut novel Perfectly Pure and Good is a coming-of-age story about a young girl Elinor who is sent to a boarding school in the country to escape the scandal of her parents' divorce. Elinor is an outcast at her new school where the girls are all snobby and the boys are all mean. But Elinor soon finds a new friend in Alice and she begins to learn about the beauty of simplicity. As Elinor falls in love with the simple life at her school she also realizes that her parents' divorce was not as bad as she thought it was.; 8vo; 207 pages; Signed by Author . Pantheon Books hardcover
200525417London: Little Brown. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2005. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0316727644 . A smart first edition/first Impression in Fine condition with minor soiling to front flyleaf and title page in alike dust wrapper. SIGNED by author Frances Fyfield directly on the title page; The book Safer Than Houses is about an 11-year-old girl Lottie and her family who move into a new house. Initially everything seems normal but then Lottie and her family start to experience strange things happening in the house. They start to see things that aren't there hear things that aren't there and feel things that aren't there. They soon realize that the house is actually a lot safer than they thought it was and they start to enjoy living in it.; 8vo; 273 pages; Signed by Author . Little, Brown hardcover
200325053London: Little Brown. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2003. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0316859834 . An eye-catching first edition/first Impression in Fine condition with lightly bumped lower corners in alike dust wrapper. SIGNED by author Frances Fyfield directly on the title page; After being orphaned as a teenager Lottie moves to the country to live with her aunt. In the countryside Lottie meets a boy who tells her a frightening story of a girl who disappeared. Lottie begins to have nightmares about the girl and soon realizes that the boy was telling the truth. Lottie begins to search for the girl and discovers that she is being held captive by a madman. Lottie risks everything to save the girl and in the end they both find safety.; 8vo; 282 pages; Signed by Author . Little, Brown hardcover
199325418New York: Pantheon Books. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1993. 1st US Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0679424024 . A handsome first American edition/first printing in Fine condition with lightly soiled page edges in alike dust-jacket. SIGNED by author Frances Fyfield directly on the title page; The novel follows the life of Faye a girl who is haunted by her shadow. Faye is also a talented actress and her shadow is the only part of her that truly exists. When a new student enrolls in Faye's school she soon realizes that Faye's shadow is more than just a figment of her imagination. The girl'sshadow is real and it's out to take revenge on Faye for all the pain and hurt that she's caused in the past.; 8vo; 208 pages; Signed by Author . Pantheon Books hardcover
198925419New York: Pocket Books. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1989. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0671701614 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Fine condition with minor soiling to top edge in alike dust-jacket. SIGNED by author Frances Fyfield directly on the title page; In Shadows on the Mirror Fyfield creates a new heroine Sarah Fortune as wonderfully complex and fascinating as Helen West but with a very different attitude toward life. from the dust-jacket ; 8vo; viii 215 216 pages; Signed by Author . Pocket Books hardcover
200025420New York: Viking. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2000. 1st US Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0670887307 . A stunning first American edition/first printing in Fine condition with minor foxing to top edge and minor soiling to lower board edges in alike dust jacket. SIGNED by author Frances Fyfield directly on the title page; After her mother's death 17-year-old Grace falls into a deep depression. She spends her days wandering around the city staring at the light in hope of finding her mother again. When she meets a man named Daniel she starts to feel like she has found a new purpose in life. Together they embark on a journey to find Grace's mother and heal the wounds of her past.; 8vo; 275 pages; Signed by Author . Viking hardcover
199915491New York: Viking. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1999. 1st US Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0670887307 . A handsome first US edition/first printing in Fine condition in Fine dust-jacket. Signed by author Frances Fyfield directly on the title page; This book is about a girl who is sent to a mental institution after she has a mental break. She meets a boy there who helps her to get her life back together.; 8vo; Signed by Author . Viking hardcover
199916790New York: Viking. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1999. 1st US Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0670887307 . A handsome first US edition/first printing in Near Fine condition in Near Fine dust-jacket. Both book and dust-jacket have with a small tear to tail. Signed by author Frances Fyfield directly on the title page; An intensely personal account of one woman's journey through grief Staring at the Light tells the story of a woman confronting the death of her husband and the birth of her child both of which devastate her. Through graceful prose and luminous insight Fyfield explores the meaning of life in the face of great loss and the power of love to endure.; 8vo; Signed by Author . Viking hardcover
199916789London: Bantam Press. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1999. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0593041054 . A handsome first edition/first printing in unread Fine condition in Fine dust-jacket. Signed by author Frances Fyfield directly on the title page; This is a memoir of Frances Fyfield's life as a blind woman. It tells the story of how she has learned to live fully and creatively despite her disability.; 8vo; Signed by Author . Bantam Press hardcover
200625421London: Little Brown. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2006. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0316727628 . A most attractive first edition/first Impression in Fine condition in alike dust wrapper with a hint of edgewear. SIGNED by author Frances Fyfield directly on the title page; Rachel Doe a shy accountant who has recently enrolled in an evening drawing class. Doe meets charismatic Ivy Wiseman--part-time model ex-junkie a cleaner on the night shift survivor of divorce homelessness and the death of her first child. During the summer Doe learns of the drowning of Ivy's daughter and of Ivy's ex-husband Carl a brutal and ambitious lawyer who has custody of Ivy's second child. Ivy's parents recruit Rachel to help them to locate the elusive Carl with the purpose of making him confront the harm that he has caused. In her naive passion for doing good Rachel locates Carl but in her innocence she fails to realize that in murderous family battles there is no justice only vendettas and no life is sacred least of all her own. ; 8vo; viii 372 4 pages; Signed by Author . Little, Brown hardcover
200126152London: Little Brown and Company. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2001. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0316857467 . A most attractive first edition/first Impression in Fine condition in alike dust wrapper with a hint of edgewear; This novel is about a girl named Jane who moves to the country with her mother and stepfather. Jane is not used to the country and is homesick. She meets a boy named Will who is also homesick. They become friends and Jane teaches Will how to hunt and fish. Jane and Will also explore the nature around them.; 8vo; 280 pages . Little, Brown and Company hardcover