The Death of an Amiable Child (Signed First Edition)

Irene Marcuse

ISBN 10: 0802733468 / ISBN 13: 9780802733467

Published by Walker, 2000

About this Item

NY: Walker, 2000. First edition. First printing. Hardcover. Veryfine/Very fine. SIGNED BY AUTHOR on title page. A tight unread copy. Comes with archival quality mylar dust jacket protector. Shipped in well padded box. Smoke free. 0.0.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Death of an Amiable Child (Signed First Edition)
• Publisher: Walker
• Publication Date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0802733468
• ISBN 13: 9780802733467
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition.
• Condition: As New
• Dust Jacket Condition: As New
• Signed: Signed by Author(s)

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Synopsis

Gone, but not Forgotten

When Manhattan social worker Anita Servi stumbles over the body of an elderly female outside her apartment, she recognizes her as Lillian, the homeless person who spent occasional nights in the hallway and whom some tenants call the "lady of the landing." Though the woman's death is ruled accidental, Anita, whose work with New York's elderly gives her uncanny insight into their lives -- and deaths -- digs deeper into Lillian's murky past and makes some stunning discoveries. Why did Lillian choose this building as a place to sleep? And why, despite her wealth, did she need to be homeless? As Anita, uncovers the shocking answers, the dark and dangerous face of a killer emerges, determined to make sure Anita takes the truth to her grave.

About the Author

Irene Marcuse is the granddaughter of social philosopher Herbert Marcuse, an accident of birth that has formed a lot of her life. She has lived all over the United States and worked as a medical technician, long distance telephone operator, house cleaner, waitress, painter and wallpaper hanger, bead stringer, proofreader, and editor before receiving an MSW in social work from Columbia University. Before becoming a full time writer, Irene was Assistant Director of Morningside Retirement and Health Services.