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Death of a Charming Man
by Beaton, M. C
- Used
- very good
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Very Good /Very Good
- ISBN 10
- 0892965290
- ISBN 13
- 9780892965298
- Seller
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Douglas, Wyoming, United States
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About This Item
New York, New York, U.S.A.: Mysterious Pr. Nice Clean Book Club Edition In Bright Clean Unclipped Dj, No Owner Marks, Tight, Gift Quality . Very Good. Hardcover. Book Club (BCE/BOMC). not stated. 1994.
Synopsis
Now that Priscilla Halburton-Smythe has agreed to marry him, Police Sergeant Hamish Macbeth can't imagine a more perfect life. There's not much crime in his remote Scottish village of Lochdubh, nothing much at all to do but fish, drink coffee, and slouch around. And now to spend time with lovely Priscilla. But his days aren't as tranquil as his dreams. For one thing, Priscilla's renovation schemes are driving him out of his cottage. Not to mention her ambitious plans for his career as a policeman away from Lochdubh. This might be a good time to find out why Peter Hynd's arrival in nearby Drim was causing so much trouble. An attractive, unmarried man with an independent income would always attract attention in such a small place. But this time Hynd's arrival seems to have caused bitter rivalry among the women of Drim. Hamish finds their petty fights amusing and a clever excuse to avoid Priscilla and her schemes for a new electric stove (to replace his beloved woodburning appliance), a posh new bathroom, and virtuous nutrition. Amusing, that is, until death threats, physical abuse, and murder make statistical history in one of Scotland'
Reviews
On Mar 30 2011, Popcornlover said:
Excellent series, book in excellent condition, recommend the author and the seller.
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Details
- Seller
- Jen's Books
(US)
- Seller's Inventory #
- 029258
- Title
- Death of a Charming Man
- Author
- Beaton, M. C
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Jacket Condition
- Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Book Club (BCE/BOMC)
- ISBN 10
- 0892965290
- ISBN 13
- 9780892965298
- Publisher
- Mysterious Pr
- Place of Publication
- New York, New York, U.S.A.
- Date Published
- 1994
- Size
- 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾
- Keywords
- Fiction
Terms of Sale
Jen's Books
Most are shipped the same day, all books will be shipped within 3 days of payment. Returns.1. Incorrect Book/Not As Described/Damaged: You are eligible for a full refund of the purchase price, including shipping costs, if your return is a result of an error on my part. To receive a refund, you must return your item directly to Jen's Books within 30 days of the estimated delivery date and in the same condition you received it in. 2. Book Did Not Arrive. You are eligible for a full refund of the purchase price, including shipping costs, if your book does not arrive between the estimated delivery date + 15 days and the estimated delivery date + 30 days. (For example if your estimated delivery date was November 1st, you would be eligible for a refund if the book still had not arrived by November 16th. You could initiate the return until December 1st.) 3. Changed Your Mind If you have changed your mind about a book that you have ordered, please contact me directly to request a return. You will be refunded the price of the book (not including original or return shipping charges). I will be happy to accommodate these requests for books in the same condition as when shipped.
About the Seller
Jen's Books
Biblio member since 2006
Douglas, Wyoming
About Jen's Books
A small town used and collectable books, store in an historic bank building. Light clean and well organized.
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- Used to mean that the binding of a book has not been overly loosened by frequent use.
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