A Fine first American edition/first printing housed in a barely scuffed alike dust-jacket; Bribery, corruption, and political skullduggery are themes that run throughout H. R. F. Keating's novel Also. The novel is set in the early 20th century and follows the fortunes of two families - the Poyntzs and the Kennedys - as they battle for control of the Irish government. The Kennedys are corrupt and bribe their way to power, while the Poyntzs are much more honest and eventually lose out because of it. The novel is full of political intrigue and is a page-turner from start to finish.; 8vo; 282 pages; MR, Price check?

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Title: Bribery, Corruption Also - 1st US Edition/1st Printing
Publisher: St. Martin's Press, New York
Publication Date: 1999
Language: English
ISBN 10: 0312205023
ISBN 13: 9780312205027
Binding: Hardcover
Edition: First US Edition; First Printing.
Condition: Fine
Dust Jacket Condition: Fine

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When Inspector Ghote of the Bombay, India, Police accompanies his wife to Calcutta to take charge of an unexpected legacy, he never expected to confront tough legal challenges to their right to the property, corrupt government officials, conspiracy, and murder.

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H.R.F. Keating was the crime books reviewer for The Times for fifteen years.

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