New York: Times Books, 1978. First Edition, First Printing. . Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. Isaac's first novel features Judith Singer, a Long Island housewife with a sense of humor, who becomes involved in a murder investigation; book shows some spine lean, o/w boards and text are clean, tight; dustjacket shows only minimal surface and edgewear.

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The brilliant debut that's sold over a million copies-now in trade paperback for the first time! Rediscover the "wonderfully funny, deliciously mean" ( New York Times ) novel that launched Susan Isaacs' New York Times bestselling career-and introduced Long Island housewife Judith Singer, her most beloved character. Judith is smart and funny, with a gorgeous husband and wonderful kids. She's also incredibly bored, having put her Ph.D. plans on hold for a life of housekeeping and nose-wiping. So when a local dentist is found murdered, and the police suspect her neighbor, that's all the excuse Judith needs to jump in and begin her own investigation. It seems the deceased periodontist was quite the Don Juan of the PTA, with a habit of taking incriminating photos. In between school runs and making dinner, Judith is drawn deeper into the case-and closer to the sexy police detective in charge.

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Bookseller: H.W. Gumaer, Bookseller (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 000411
Title: COMPROMISING POSITIONS
Author: Isaacs, Susan
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Very Good
Jacket Condition: Very Good
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First Edition, First Printing.
ISBN 10: 0812907361
ISBN 13: 9780812907360
Publisher: Times Books
Place of Publication: New York
Date Published: 1978
Keywords: MODERN NOVEL, MYSTERY, NEW YORK, LONG ISLAND, AMATEUR SLEUTH
Bookseller catalogs: Mystery; Amateur Sleuth; Humor;

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