Kai Maristed (62 results)

Hardback. Condition: Good. "wherever you may be you are always a stranger and a pilgrim."--Thomas a Kempis Kaethe Shalk has married into a family of disappearing German aristocracy. Having spent years in East Berlin, devoted, after her fashion, to an American father himself devoted to the grand socialist ideal, she faces a new life of boundless complexity. When the Berlin Wall comes down, the ruin of the East stands bare, in stark contrast to the exuberance of the West. Kaethe's journey from America to the broken ground of contemporary Germany becomes an act of recovery: of lives intertwined by politics and passion, of memory and the invented self--and of Kaethe's search for a daughter lost to her, now grown and living in uncompromising isolation from her mother's past and present somewhere in vast, resurgent Berlin. The art of this novel shines in its prose. Kai Maristed's Broken Ground tells a layered story of life's discord and counterpoint, set against a background of ruin and renewal. This is a novel of mesmerizing power.…

Condition: very_good. Book is in very good condition and may include minimal underlining highlighting. The book can also include "From the library of" labels. May not contain miscellaneous items toys, dvds, etc. . We offer 100% money back guarantee and 24 7 customer service.

Condition: very_good. Book is in very good condition and may include minimal underlining highlighting. The book can also include "From the library of" labels. May not contain miscellaneous items toys, dvds, etc. . We offer 100% money back guarantee and 24 7 customer service.

Hardback. Condition: Good. "wherever you may be you are always a stranger and a pilgrim."--Thomas a Kempis Kaethe Shalk has married into a family of disappearing German aristocracy. Having spent years in East Berlin, devoted, after her fashion, to an American father himself devoted to the grand socialist ideal, she faces a new life of boundless complexity. When the Berlin Wall comes down, the ruin of the East stands bare, in stark contrast to the exuberance of the West. Kaethe's journey from America to the broken ground of contemporary Germany becomes an act of recovery: of lives intertwined by politics and passion, of memory and the invented self--and of Kaethe's search for a daughter lost to her, now grown and living in uncompromising isolation from her mother's past and present somewhere in vast, resurgent Berlin. The art of this novel shines in its prose. Kai Maristed's Broken Ground tells a layered story of life's discord and counterpoint, set against a background of ruin and renewal. This is a novel of mesmerizing power.…

Condition: Good. Good condition. Like New dust jacket. In protective mylar cover. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.

Condition: good. Fast Free Shipping â" Good condition. It may show normal signs of use, such as light writing, highlighting, or library markings, but all pages are intact and the book is fully readable. A solid, complete copy that's ready to enjoy.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. DJ HAS EDGE AND SHELF WEAR WITH SMALL EDGE STAIN ON INSIDE OF JACKET. YELLOW AND BLACK COVER WITH GOLD LETTERING HAS LIGHT EDGE AND SHELF WEAR. 275 PAGE TEXT HAS LIGHT WEAR. MYSTERY. 6'' 8.5''. WE USE BUBBLE MAILERS.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Missing dust jacket; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Erica, a horse trainer, finds herself drawn to Lex, the new supervisor of security, in a novel that captures the struggles of the riders, the great horses they ride, and the greed and intrigue that threatens to dim the luster of the show ring. 20,000 first printing. Please note the image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item. Book.…

1st printing of 1st US edition. Fine hard cover book in fine dust jacket.

Hard Cover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Stated First Edition. Front cover page is missing .clean and tight otherwise Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Nearr Fine. First Edition, first printing. Octavo, 8 1/2" tall, 275 pages, black quarter cloth with gilt title on spine. A near fine, clean, neat hard cover edition with light shelf wear; binding tight, paper cream white. In a near fine, lightly worn dust jacket, with the original price present. …

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First edition. Novel of an American woman who marries a German man in contemporary Germany. Review copy with PR sheet laid in. Book has bumps at top of spine and on corners. First printing.

Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. 1st Edition. Random House (New York) 1996. First edition, first printing. Hardbound. As New in an as-new dust jacket. A perfect unread copy. Fiction. Sale.

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Condition: good. A copy that has been read, remains in good condition. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact. The spine and cover show signs of wear. Pages can include notes and highlighting and show signs of wear, and the copy can include "From the library of" labels or previous owner inscriptions. 100% GUARANTEE! Shipped with delivery confirmation, if you're not satisfied with purchase please return item! Ships via media mail.…

First Edition. new book.

Condition: very_good. Gently read. May have name of previous ownership, or ex-library edition. Binding tight; spine straight and smooth, with no creasing; covers clean and crisp. Minimal signs of handling or shelving. 100% GUARANTEE! Shipped with delivery confirmation, if you're not satisfied with purchase please return item! Ships USPS Media Mail.…

Condition: New. Brand New.

Condition: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Paperback. Condition: New.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Dust Jacket. 2nd Printing. 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 275 pages; No Dust Jacket, Book Shows little Wear.

paperback. Condition: VeryGood. A copy that may have been read, very minimal wear and tear. May have a remainder mark.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine in dust jacket. First Edition.

Hardback. Condition: Used: Very good. Prompt Shipment, shipped in Boxes, Tracking PROVIDEDLiterary EssaysVery good hardcover with dustjacket. Dustjacket may be chipped and/or creased. May contain smudging, stamp, remainder mark, and/or light foxing.

Paperback. Condition: New.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Edition Unstated. All the books pages appear to be clean, white, and crisp. Light shelf and corner wear. Binding is still in good condition. Small cut on the front, bottom, right hand corner of the books DJ. Books DJ has some light scuffing. 306 pp. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Fiction; ISBN: 1593760051. ISBN/EAN: 9781593760052. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 1561005795.…