THE TEETH OF THE GALE.
by AIKEN, Joan.:
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- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
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Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
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About This Item
London, Cape, 1988.. FIRST EDITION 1988, 8vo, green boards gilt, 253 pages. Illustrated in black and white by Pat Marriott. Another adventure of Felix Brooke set in 19th century Spain, full of historical detail. No inscriptions, minute bump to head and tail of spine, a Fine crisp clean copy in Fine price clipped DUSTWRAPPER, publisher's new price label at foot of inner flap. MORE IMAGES ATTACHED TO THIS LISTING, ALL ZOOMABLE. FURTHER IMAGES ON REQUEST. POSTAGE AT COST.
Synopsis
Now eighteen, Felix sets out across the mountains of Spain to rescue three children kidnapped by their father. Along the way, he hopes to see his true love, Juana, who has entered a convent. But his rescue party is being followed, and Felix fears he and the children are being led into a trap.
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- Bookseller
- Roger Middleton (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 45873
- Title
- THE TEETH OF THE GALE.
- Author
- AIKEN, Joan.:
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Place of Publication
- London, Cape, 1988.
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- children's historical fantasy novel fiction
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