Prince of Shadows: A Novel of Romeo and Juliet

New York: New American Library, 2014. AC5 - A first edition (First Printing February 2014 stated with complete numberline) hardcover book SIGNED by author with "Lush!" written on the title page in near fine condition in near fine dust jacket that is mylar protected. Dust jacket and book have some light shelf wear. Includes a laid in promotional bookmark for the book Ink and Bone. Two households, both alike in dignity, In fair Verona, where we lay our scene. 8.5"x6", 354 pages. Satisfaction Guaranteed. In the Houses of Montague and Capulet, there is only one goal: power. The boys are born to fight and die for honor and - if they survive marry for influence and money, not love. The girls are assets, to be spent wisely. Their wishes are of no import. Their fates are written on the day they are born. Benvolio Montague, cousin to Romeo, knows all this. He expects to die for his cousin, for his house, but a spark of rebellion still lives inside him. At night, he is the Prince of Shadows, the greatest thief in Verona - and he risks all as he steals from House Capulet. In doing so, he sets eyes on convent-bound Rosaline, and a terrible curse begins that will claim the lives of many in Verona... ...And will rewrite all their fates, forever.. Signed by Author. First Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.