Items related to Death on the Holy Mountain
Synopsis
Praise for the Powerscourt series:
“Fine prose, high society, and [a] complex plot recommend this series.”—Library Journal
“One hopes to see more of Lord Powerscourt and his friends in the near future.”—Publishers Weekly
In 1905, Lord Francis Powerscourt investigates a series of art thefts from stately homes of the Protestant gentry in Ireland. Then people begin to vanish. As Powerscourt closes in on the killer, his own life is threatened and his patriotism is questioned.
David Dickinson, a BBC editor, lives in West London.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
About the Author
David Dickinson has an honors degree in Classics from Cambridge. Working for the BBC, he became editor of Newsnight and Panorama, as well as series editor of Monarchy. He is the author of eight mysteries in the Lord Powerscourt series. He lives in Barnes, West London, UK.
From Publishers Weekly
Dickinson's witty, highly literate seventh Lord Francis Powerscourt novel (after 2007's Death on the Nevskii Prospekt) provides a lively portrait of turn-of-the-last-century Ireland, where the English investigator and his wife, Lady Lucy, track down missing ancestral paintings of Anglo-Irish overlords, rescue kidnapped noblewomen from Irish nationalists and unmask murderers defiling the sacred Croagh Patrick pilgrimage. Large dollops of Ireland's long bloody struggle for independence counterpoint snatches of the country's famed song and poetry as Powerscourt thrashes out his inner dilemma against the labor pains of modern nationhood, torn between his aristocratic English heritage and the Ireland of his youth that he still loves deeply. Meanwhile, Ireland's religious and political leaders juggle fanaticism against practicality and Celtic voodoo against political expediency. Though Lady Lucy's role here is subordinated to Dickinson's evident relish in historical settings, architecture, art and poetry, this novel provides splendid entertainment and a wealth of insights into still-smoldering resentments and conflicts. (Apr.)
Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherSoho Constable
- Publication date2008
- ISBN 10 1569475032
- ISBN 13 9781569475034
- BindingHardcover
- Edition number1
- Number of pages288
- Rating
Buy New
Learn more about this copy
US$ 28.65
Shipping:
FREE
Within U.S.A.
Other Popular Editions of the Same Title
Top Search Results from the AbeBooks Marketplace
Stock Image
Death on the Holy Mountain (Lord Francis Powerscourt)
Seller: Wonder Book, Frederick, MD, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Very Good. Very Good condition. Very Good dust jacket. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp. Bundled media such as CDs, DVDs, floppy disks or access codes may not be included. Seller Inventory # L08P-00490
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Death on the Holy Mountain
Published by
Soho Press, Incorporated, 2008
ISBN 10: 1569475032
ISBN 13: 9781569475034
Used
Hardcover
First Edition
Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects. Seller Inventory # 12258793-20
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Death on the Holy Mountain
Published by
Soho Press, Incorporated, 2008
ISBN 10: 1569475032
ISBN 13: 9781569475034
Used
Hardcover
First Edition
Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. First Edition. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Seller Inventory # 3748493-6
Quantity: 2 available
Stock Image
Death on the Holy Mountain
Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 1.21. Seller Inventory # G1569475032I4N10
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Death on the Holy Mountain
Seller: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Former library book; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 1.21. Seller Inventory # G1569475032I5N10
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Death on the Holy Mountain
Seller: ThriftBooks-Reno, Reno, NV, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Former library book; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 1.21. Seller Inventory # G1569475032I5N10
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Death on the Holy Mountain
Seller: Irish Booksellers, Portland, ME, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. SHIPS FROM USA. Used books have different signs of use and do not include supplemental materials such as CDs, Dvds, Access Codes, charts or any other extra material. All used books might have various degrees of writing, highliting and wear and tear and possibly be an ex-library with the usual stickers and stamps. Dust Jackets are not guaranteed and when still present, they will have various degrees of tear and damage. All images are Stock Photos, not of the actual item. book. Seller Inventory # 27-1569475032-G
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Death on the Holy Mountain
Published by
Brand: Soho Constable, 2008
ISBN 10: 1569475032
ISBN 13: 9781569475034
Used
Hardcover
First Edition
Seller: Ergodebooks, Houston, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Good. First Edition. Praise for the Powerscourt series:Fine prose, high society, and [a] complex plot recommend this series.-Library JournalOne hopes to see more of Lord Powerscourt and his friends in the near future.-Publishers WeeklyIn 1905, Lord Francis Powerscourt investigates a series of art thefts from stately homes of the Protestant gentry in Ireland. Then people begin to vanish. As Powerscourt closes in on the killer, his own life is threatened and his patriotism is questioned.David Dickinson, a BBC editor, lives in West London. Seller Inventory # SONG1569475032
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Death on the Holy Mountain
Seller: 369 Bookstore _[~ 369 Pyramid Inc ~]_, Dover, DE, U.S.A.
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Good. Praise for the Powerscourt series:?Fine prose, high society, and [a] complex plot recommend this series.??Library Journal?One hopes to see more of Lord Powerscourt and his friends in the near future.??Publishers WeeklyIn 1905, Lord Francis Powerscourt investigates a series of art thefts from stately homes of the Protestant gentry in Ireland. Then people begin to vanish. As Powerscourt closes in on the killer, his own life is threatened and his patriotism is questioned.David Dickinson, a BBC editor, lives in West London. Seller Inventory # AMPLE1569475032
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Death on the Holy Mountain
Published by
Soho Constable April 2008, 2008
ISBN 10: 1569475032
ISBN 13: 9781569475034
Used
Hardcover
Seller: Books End Bookshop, Syracuse, NY, U.S.A.
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition; First Printing. Lord Francis Powerscourt; 8.60 X 5.70 X 1.30 inches. Seller Inventory # 292671
Quantity: 1 available