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Seller: Zagrecki Zoran, Kirtland, OH, U.S.A.Zagrecki Zoran
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First Edition. Binding remains tight and square. Pages are clean, bright, and unmarked. The book shows light signs of careful handling consistent with a well-preserved copy. Covers and dust jacket present attractively, making this a handsome example for both collectors and readers. An imaginative and thought-provoking novel blending mythology, classical studies, mystery, and contemporary fiction, A Dead Language showcases Pamela Dean's distinctive storytelling and literary craftsmanship. Rich in atmosphere and intellectual depth, this sought-after work has earned a devoted following among fans of fantasy and literary fiction alike. A wonderful addition to any collection of modern fantasy, speculative fiction, or first editions. Please review all photographs carefully as they are considered part of the description. The exact item pictured is the item you will receive. All books are securely packaged for shipment and handled with care. Any condition issues not specifically noted should be considered visible in the photographs.…
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- Title
- A Dead Language
- Author
- Rushforth, Peter
- Publisher
- MacAdam Cage
- Publication year
- 2006
- Condition
- Fine
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1596921927
- ISBN 13
- 9781596921924
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Item weight
- 997.903 grams
- Dimensions
- 6.49 inches width by 9.17 inches height by 1.86 inches depth
Benjamin Franklin Pinkerton — the faithless young naval lieutenant who abandons Madam Butterfly — was glimpsed fleetingly in Peter Rushforth's previous novel, Pinkerton's Sister. Now Ben steps out of the shadows and into the center of the stage, a young man haunted by the desolation of his boyhood years, unable to show or respond to love.
Once again, in his mastery of language, his humor, his extraordinary imagination, and his superb sense of time and place, Peter Rushforth has given the world another masterpiece, ranking alongside, or surpassing, his earlier triumphs.
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About the Author
Sadly, after making his final revisions to his work, Peter Rushforth passed away while walking on the Yorkshire Moors. A Dead Language was published posthumously in the U.K. by Simon & Schuster.
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Zagrecki Zoran
Kirtland, OH, U.S.A.
AbeBooks seller since November 8, 2025
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