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Sons of the Rumour by Foster, David - 2009

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Sons of the Rumour by Foster, David - 2009

Sons of the Rumour

by Foster, David

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Sydney: Picador/Pan Mamillan Australia. 2009. Large octavo size [16x24cm approx]. Near Fine copy in Near Fine dustjacket. DJ now protected in our purpose-made plastic sleeve. An excellent copy 427 pges A dazzling remix of Richard Burton's Arabian Nights. . 1st Edition. Hardback.
  • Bookseller Adelaide Booksellers AU (AU)
  • Format/Binding Hardback
  • Book Condition Used -
  • Edition 1st Edition
  • Binding Hardcover
  • ISBN 10 1405039582
  • ISBN 13 9781405039581
  • Publisher Picador/Pan Mamillan Australia
  • Place of Publication Sydney
  • Date Published 2009

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Sons of the Rumour

Sons of the Rumour

by David Foster

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Macmillan, Australia, 2009. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. Hardcover. 427 pages. *** PUBLISHING DETAILS: Macmillan, Australia, 2009. First Edition. *** CONDITION: The book itself is in very good condition and comes in very good dust jacket. More specifically: Edges of boards have moderate wear. Edges of dust jacket have light bumping and minor chipping. . Pages are lightly tanned. *** ABOUT THIS BOOK: David Foster retells the tale of the legendary eighth-century King Shahrban of Persia who, furious at his wife's infidelity, has decided to marry and then behead a fresh virgin every day. But then the king meets Scheherazade, a beauty of such wiles and storytelling gifts that she manages to entertain him for 1001 nights, staving off death for both herself and her countrywomen. In the process, she also bears him three sons, wisely educates him in morality and kindness, and eventually convinces him to take her as his lawful wife. Intersecting with the historical tale is the story… Read More
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