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Once Too Often
An Inspector Luke Thanet Novel
by Dorothy Simpson
ISBN: 0684845784
ISBN-13: 9780684845784
Format: Hardcover
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Summary
Inspector Luke Thanet investigates the case of a young journalist who died after falling down the staircase in her home.
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"With the exception of Thanet, a thoughtful man with a rich emotional emotional history, the characters are well observed without being especially complex....They function flawlessly, however, dropping each piece of evidence into place and pushing the story to its artful ending." -- Marilyn Stasio
-- New York Times Book Review
Bibliographic Details
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Published date: 1998
Size: 5.75 x 9.25 inches
Weight: 0.85 pounds
Pages: 223
Publisher's Notes
Just a week away from his only daughter's wedding, Inspector Luke Thanet gets a phone call that saves him from writing his speech for the reception, but presents him with an even more challenging problem. Jessica Dander, a journalist for the regional newspaper, has been found dead with a broken neck at the foot of her own staircase. Was it simply an accident, or, as evidence suggests, was she pushed? And investigation just yields more questions. Who left Jessica's front door open and why? Who called the police and disappeared before the authorities arrived? Why is her high-heeled shoe in an odd position on the third step from the top? Who was the mysterious prowler Jessica reported to the police? And who didn't have reason to hate Jessica, an angry, irascible woman who may have let loose her fury on those around her just once too often? The further Thanet and his partner, Detective Sergeant Mike Lineham, dig into the victim's relationships with family and acquaintances, the more their list of possible suspects grows. From her browbeaten husband, Desmond, to her lover to the prowler, it seems almost everyone had a reason to wish Jessica dead.
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Once Too Often
Simpson, Dorothy
New York, NY: Scribner. Hardcover. 0684845784 Talk about a killer deadline! Inspector Luke Thanet, the hero of Dorothy Simpson's series of mysteries set in England, has a murder and a wedding on his hands in Once Too Often. The wedding is his daughter's, and her future life partner has Thanet not a little worried; it comes almost as a relief, then, when the case of a possibly murdered newspaper reporter distracts him from more personal concerns. The victim, Jessica Dander, was found lying at the foot of her stairs with a broken neck. Though it looks like an accident, given the dead woman's unfortunately long list of enemies, murder cannot be counted out. As Thanet and his partner quietly go about the business of solving Dander's death, readers are treated to a well-written, carefully plotted story and characters whose portraits are richly detailed. From Library Journal Inspector Luke Thanet's latest case involves the suspicious death of a newspaper reporter in the English village of Sturrenden. Suspects include the woman's unemployed battered husband, her estate-agent lover, the lover's angry wife, a reported neighborhood prowler, and others. Thanet's investigation proceeds with satisfying depth as he and Sergeant Lineham debate details of the case, theories about the murderer, and all the permutations thereof, but both suffer personal strain as well. As usual, Simpson (A Day for Dying, LJ 5/1/96) tailors her plot with skill and care, nicely dovetailing all the clues and reserving a special twist for the end. Strongly recommended. Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc. ...Experience, Quality, Value.... . Fine. 1998. First Edition. ( more information) Offered by Robinson Street Books (United States)
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Simpson, Dorothy
New York: Scribner, 1998. No marks, not clipped. 225 pp.. First Edition U S. Hard Cover. Near Fine/Fine. ( more information) Offered by Black Dog Mystery Firsts (United States)
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Once Too Often: An Inspector Luke Thanet Novel
Simpson, Dorothy
New York, N.Y.: Scribner, 1998 Spine ends very lightly bumped. DJ has lights rubs, and light indentations and scratches.. 1st Scribner, First U.S. . Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. ( more information) Offered by 50000books.com (United States)
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ONCE TOO OFTEN-AN INSPECTOR LUKE THANET NOVEL
Simpson, Dorothy
Scribner. As New in As New dust jacket 1998. First Edition Thus. Hardcover. As new condition. First Scribner edition. ; 8vo; 223 pages . ( more information) Offered by Seneca Valley Books & Paper Collectibles (United States)
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Simpson,Dorothy
New York, NY, U.S.A.: Simon & Schuster Trade, 1998. A fine blue hardcover and a very good plus dust jacket. Copyright 1998.. ( more information) Offered by Nerman's Books and Collectibles (United States)
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Once Too Often
Simpson, Dorothy
New York: Scribner c1998 First Scribner Edition 1998. Used hc. 223p. (approx 8 1/2" x 5 1/2") F/NF. ISBN 0-684-84578-4 INSPECTOR LUKE THANET FICTION. ( more information) Offered by Donna Kupp's Books (United States)
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Once Too Often: An Inspector Luke Thanet Novel
Simpson, Dorothy
Old Tappan, New Jersey, U.S.A.: Scribner, 1998. Jessica Dander, a journalist for the regional newspaper, has been found dead with a broken neck at the foot of her own staircase. Was it simply an accident, or, as evidence suggests, was she pushed? The more Inspector Luke Thanet and his partner, Detective Sergeant Mike Lineham, dig into the victim's relationships with family and acquaintances, the more their list of possible suspects grow. 223 pgs.. ISBN: 0-684-84578-4. First Thus. Cloth. Very Good/Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. ENGLAND FICTION THANET LUKE FICTITIOUS. ( more information) Offered by PTP Books (United States)
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Once Too Often
Simpson, Dorothy
Scribner. Hardcover. 0684845784 Near fine in near fine dust jacket. First edition ...Experience, Quality, Value.... . Fine. ( more information) Offered by Robinson Street Books (United States)
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Once Too Often (Inspector Luke Thanet Ser.)
Simpson, Dorothy
New York, NY, U.S.A.: Schribner, 1998. 223 pp. Dorothy Simpson won the Silver Dagger Award for her novel , A Day for Dying. A classic mystery with a surprising very modern twist. Dustjacket has minimal wear, a short tear to top on spine, very clean and unmarked. New plastic cover. Royal blue paper on boards binding is in lovely condition. No former owner's name. Text is very clean, tight and unmarked. A great copy.. First Schribner Edition. HC and DJ. Very Good - Near Fine/Very Good. 8 1/2 x 5 3/4. ( more information) Offered by Ghost River Books (Canada)
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Once Too Often
Simpson, Dorothy
NY: Scribner. 1998. First Edition, 1st Printing. Hard Cover. Near Fine. first US edition. spine slant, very clean. an Inspector Luke Thanet novel ( more information) Offered by The Whodunit Company (United States)
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Once Too Often (Inspector Luke Thanet Ser.)
Simpson, Dorothy
New York, NY, U.S.A.: Scribner, 1998. Slight spine slant, else fine. An Inspector Luke Thanet mystery.. First American Edition. Hard Cover. Near Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. ( more information) Offered by Garden of Books (United States)
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Once Too Often by Simpson, Dorothy
Dorothy Simpson
Scribner, 1998-02-23. Hardcover. New. GIFT QUALITY ( more information) Offered by BEST_BOOK_DEALS_INTL (United States)
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Once Too Often
Dorothy Simpson
Scribner, 1998-02-23. Hardcover. Very Good. In stock and available for immediate shipment. Complimentary upgrade to expedited shipping (choose standard shipping at checkout). Stated first U.S. edition, stated first Scribner's edition. Apparent first printing. Out of print and limited availability. Not ex-library. No remainder mark. Pages clean, white, and tight. Decorative unclipped dust jacket with light edge and shelf wear, slightly heavier on front edge of front flap. Blue boards with gold-colored printing very good - slightly bumped on upper corner of front and back cover. Ships promptly from a smoke-free home. Priority and international shipping available. Free delivery confirmation on domestic shipments. ( more information) Offered by Preloved Prose (United States)
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Once Too Often: an Inspector Luke Thanet Novel
Simpson, Dorothy
New York, NY: Scribner, 1998 Advn. rdg copy. Trade pb. Very Good. Very Good. No dust jacket, as issued. Light wear. Sticker on front cover. Unknown printing. Illustrated by. 223 p.;. ( more information) Offered by BuddyLeeBooks (United States)
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Once Too Often (Qty: 3)
Dorothy Simpson
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Once Too Often: An Inspector Luke Thanet Novel
Simpson, Dorothy
Old Tappan, New Jersey, U.S.A.: Scribners, 1998. //NO REMAINDER MARK//NO PREVIOUS OWNER MARKS OF ANY KIND (no names or inscriptions, no bookplate, no underlining, etc) //NO PRICECLIPPING//NEW MYLAR COVER// MYSTERY//. ISBN: 0684845784. First Edition, First Printing. Hard Cover. NEW CONDITION/NEW DUST JACKET. ( more information) Offered by BC BOOKS (United States)
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Simpson, Dorothy
Scribner. Hardcover. 0684845784 New with very slight shelf wear from time on shelf (like you'd see at a major chain). We ship daily, provide personalized customer service and want you to have a great experience purchasing from us. Thank you for your consideration. . New. ( more information) Offered by BennettBooksLtd (United States)
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