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The Virgin Kills
by Raoul Whitfield
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good+/Very Good+
- Seller
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London, Greater London, United Kingdom
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About This Item
USA: Alfred A. Knopf, 1932. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Very Good+/Very Good+. The Virgin Kills by Raoul Whitfield First Edition Alfred A. Knopf 1932. New York. No previous owner's name inscriptions. Contents and edges have no foxing or toning. Covers are bright and have no darkening to spine. In a VG+ Grosset & Dunlap dust jacket, identical in design to Knopf equivalent and still retaining its original wrap-around band. "The Virgin Kills" by Raoul Whitfield is a hardboiled detective novel that immerses readers in the gritty underbelly of 1930s Los Angeles. The story follows private investigator Ben Jardinn as he delves into a twisted web of murder, corruption, and betrayal. Tasked with unraveling the mysterious death of a young woman, Jardinn navigates the treacherous landscape of organized crime, seedy nightclubs, and dangerous femme fatales. With sharp dialogue, atmospheric descriptions, and relentless pacing, Whitfield crafts a gripping tale of suspense and intrigue. As Jardinn races against time to expose the truth, he confronts his own demons while untangling a complex conspiracy that threatens to consume him.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Brought to Book Ltd
(GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 007437
- Title
- The Virgin Kills
- Author
- Raoul Whitfield
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good+
- Jacket Condition
- Very Good+
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1st Edition 1st Printing
- Publisher
- Alfred A. Knopf
- Place of Publication
- USA
- Date Published
- 1932
- Weight
- 1.43 lbs
- Keywords
- The Virgin Kills by Raoul Whitfield First Edition Alfred A. Knopf 1932 (2)
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Brought to Book Ltd
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About Brought to Book Ltd
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