New York: Houghton Mifflin, 1989. In a clear protective Brodart mylar cover. Pat Conroy's excellent novel about he dark and violent past of a family that centers on Tom Wingo and his twin sister Sanannah who has attempted suicide, prompting Tom to visit her in New York. Basis of the well-received film of the smae name starring Nick Nolte. Small corner crease to one interior page, light bumping to spine ends.. First Edition, First Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. Book.

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In his most brilliant and powerful novel, Pat Conroy tells the story of Tom Wingo, his twin sister, Savannah, and the dark and violent past of the family into which they were born. Pat Conroy reveals the lives of his characters with surpassing depth and power, capturing the vanishing beauty of the South Carolina lowcountry and a lost way of life. His lyric gifts, abundant good humor, and compelling storytelling are well known to readers of The Great Santini and The Lords of Discipline. The Prince of Tides continues that tradition yet displays a new, mature voice of Pat Conroy, signaling this work as his greatest accomplishment.

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Bookseller: Nothing Like A Good Book (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 1000938
Title: The Prince of Tides
Author: Conroy, Pat
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Fine
Jacket Condition: Fine
Edition: First Edition, First Printing
ISBN 10: 0395353009
ISBN 13: 9780395353004
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin
Place of Publication: New York
Date Published: 1989
Bookseller catalogs: Literature; New Arrivals; Books Into Film; Author C;

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TERMS OF SALE: We accept MasterCard, Visa, Discover, PayPal, American Express, checks drawn on a U.S. bank in USD, Money Orders and Traveler Checks. Please make checks payable to: Charles Spataro SHIPPING: I will ship orders paid by cashiers check/money order within 48 hours. Orders paid with PayPal shipped within 48 hours of receipt of confirmatim. Orders paid with personal check will be held for 10 days before shipping. Within the USA the shipping and handling charge is $4.00 for media rate (old book rate) or $7.75 for priority mail for first book and $2.00 per additional book. International buyers pay $37.45 except Ca3nada customers ($26.90). Insurance available at cost. RETURNS: Books returnable within 10 days with prior approval and in same condition as received. ALL BOOKS ARE PACKED CAREFULLY FOR SHIPMENT. ALL DUST JACKETS WRAPPED IN BRODART PROTECTIVE MYLAR COVER.

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