New York: Grand Central Publishing, 2010. First Edition, First Printing. . Hardcover. Fine/Very Good. The 25th book in Beaton's long-running, very popular mystery series featuring Scottish Police sergeant Hamish Macbeth finds this most famous of highland bachelors about to be married at long last if he survives a bad case of prenuptial jitters. His birde-to-be is also his newest constable, Josie McSween, who have been working together investigating the murder of a beautiful woman from a neighboring village, a case that has confirmed Macbeth's suspicions that love cannot only be blind and deaf, but deadly. Boards and text are clean and unmarked, tight and square, not remaindered. The dustjacket shows some short, light scratches on the back panel, other minor surface wear. No tears, no chipping or creasing, not price-clipped. A collectable copy.

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On Mar 30 2011, Popcornlover said:

Excellent series, book in excellent condition, recommend the author and the seller.

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Bookseller: H.W. Gumaer, Bookseller (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 005002
Title: DEATH OF A VALENTINE
Author: Beaton, M.C. (Marion Chesney)
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Fine
Jacket Condition: Very Good
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First Edition, First Printing.
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
Place of Publication: New York
Date Published: 2010
Keywords: MYSTERY, FIRST EDITION, COZY SCOTLAND, HAMISH MACBETH,
Bookseller catalogs: Humor; England; Cozy Mystery;

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H.W. Gumaer, Bookseller, has been serving customers on the internet since 2003. We specialize in modern American and English fiction and in mystery and detective thrillers, as well as art and art history. We also have a growing selection of mid-to-late 19th century history and literature. Nearly all our modern and contemporary books are first editions or otherwise collectable.

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