Published by Alfred Knopf, 2008
ISBN 10: 1607512939 ISBN 13: 9781607512936
Seller: HPB-Ruby, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
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Published by Alfred A. Knopf: Borzoi Books, New York, NY, 2008
ISBN 10: 0307268160 ISBN 13: 9780307268167
Seller: Black Cat Hill Books, Oregon City, OR, U.S.A.
First Edition
Hardcover. First Ed USA, so stated. First Ed USA, so stated. Near Fine in Fine DJ: Book shows only minute indications of use; binding shows barely discernible lean, while remaining perfectly secure; else flawless; text clean. DJ flawless; price unclipped; mylar-protected. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 273pp. Hardback with DJ. One of the best books I've read in many a year. Those readers who enjoy suspense will love "The Sister". It is a top shelf psychological thriller that will have you reading long into the night.The plot was excellent. Two sisters share a storied past that hopelessly intertwines their fates. While the elder sister stays behind to carry on the family career of lepidopterology (the study of moths) and to care for their mother and father, Vivien moves on to bigger and (she thinks) better things in London. Numerous tragedies plague the sisters throughout their lives: a terrible fall that Vivien narrowly survives and the decline of their parents, among others. In old age, Vivien decides to return to her childhood home to be with Ginny. The ghosts of their past stand between them, forcing a catastrophic conclusion. I can't believe that this is a debut novel! It is written so superbly, shifting effortlessly from past to present. The plot is as much about what isn't said as what is said. I never thought that reading about moths could be very interesting but the author intertwines Ginny's career perfectly with the story and makes it fascinating. I can't wait to read Adam's next work.
Published by Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 2008
ISBN 10: 0307268160 ISBN 13: 9780307268167
Seller: Marvin Minkler Modern First Editions, St. Johnsbury, VT, U.S.A.
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. 1st Edition. First Edition/First Printing. Hardcover in unclipped dustjacket. 272 pages. The author's debut novel, a taut, tense tale of the ties that bind - sometimes a little too tightly. A fine dustjacket over a fine book. As new. Unread. From my smoke-free collection. Ships in well-padded box.