Christchurch, New Zealand: Pisces Print, 1987. Alistair Barra, a surgeon, so shaken by his wife's suicide, he haltingly moves from barren remorse to life affirming repentance and recommitment to the dead Anne. He is greatly helped in his regeneration by an old archdeacon, who, through recollected conversations, puts his hand back into time from beyond the grave to help Alistair back on his feet. Historical novel set in Southland. CONDITION Blue bds (unworn with sharp cnrs) Signed by the Author to half title, hand set at Ron Holloways Griffin Press, 306 pages. Bright and very crisp copy, small date in biro to rear pastedown. DJ is not worn or price clipped.. Signed by Author. First Edition. Hard Cover. Near Fine/Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

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Bookseller: Ariel Books (NZ)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 16365
Title: O Darkly Bright SIGNED
Author: Summers, John
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Near Fine
Jacket Condition: Near Fine
Edition: First Edition
ISBN 10: 0959781358
ISBN 13: 9780959781359
Publisher: Pisces Print
Place of Publication: Christchurch, New Zealand
Date Published: 1987
Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9&f

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