London: Judy Piatkus Publishers, 1988. Book. Illus. by John Heseltine;. Very Good+. Hardcover. First Edition. 8vo. 250 pp. Red boards lettered in gilt on the spine. Light rubbing on the corners of the dustjacket; price intact; no interior markings. Dj art by John Heseltine. Old Ireland, a place of cruelty and injustice and yet the inspiration for heartbreaking loyalty, longing and love. Michael Malone's parents were tenant farmers, subject to the whims of the Big Lord who owned the estate. The Big Lord's word was law and he had no hesitation in pursuing his own interests at the expense of the poor families who were totally dependent on him for their livelihood. And as he grew up, his family suffered one misery after another because of the Big Lord. Finally, the day came when he couldn't take any more abuse and he commits a final and irrevocable act....

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Bookseller: W. Fraser Sandercombe (CA)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 224655
Title: THROUGH THE GREEN VALLEY
Author: Gowdy, Barbara
Illustrator: John Heseltine;
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Very Good+
Jacket Condition: Very Good+
Edition: First Edition
ISBN 10: 0861887360
ISBN 13: 9780861887361
Publisher: Judy Piatkus Publishers
Place of Publication: London
Date Published: 1988
Size: 8vo
Keywords: canadian author; ireland; tenant farmers;
Bookseller catalogs: Historical adventure;

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W. Fraser Sandercombe

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We are primarily an Internet-only bookstore, selling on-line for over twenty-three years; our shop can, however, be visited by appointment through an e-mail. We specialize in First Editions and collectible books (and usually have around 500 signed editions in stock at any given moment) ranging through most of the genres: Fantasy; Horror; Science Fiction; Mysteries; and a good selection of Literature; Historical Adventure; History; Outdoors; True Crime; and Assorted Non-fiction. We stock roughly 9000 books and add to our catalogues regularly.

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