Rostnikov's Corpse [U.S. Title: Death of a Dissident] [1st Inspector Porfiry Rostnikov's Mystery] ***SIGNED/INSCRIBED***

Stuart Kaminsky

ISBN 10: 0804104042 / ISBN 13: 9780804104043

Published by Macmillan, London, 1981

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First British Edition. Signed and Inscribed "To Howard, Happy Birthday, Fathers Day or just any day. Stuart M. Kaminsky" Unread Near Fine book with 2 dents on bottom edges, bruised spine ends and very light toning; in Near Fine price clipped with Macmillan price sticker affixed dust jacket. All our books are bubble wrapped and shipped in a sturdy box with Delivery Confirmation. NO remainder mark, NO previous owner markings or inscriptions, NOT a Book Club Edition, NOT an Ex-Lib. Dust jacket placed in a clear removable Brodart protector.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Rostnikov's Corpse [U.S. Title: Death of a Dissident] [1st Inspector Porfiry Rostnikov's Mystery] ***SIGNED/INSCRIBED***
• Publisher: Macmillan, London
• Publication Date: 1981
• ISBN 10: 0804104042
• ISBN 13: 9780804104043
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: First Edition
• Printing: 1st Printing
• Condition: Near Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine
• Signed: Signed

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Synopsis

THE VICTIMS
An unscrupulous cab driver. The killer's own frightened wife. Most troublesome of all, an outspoken dissident, watched closely by the KGB, whose trial had been set for the very next day.
THE WEAPONS
A heavy iron-headed hammer. A rusty, antiquated sickle. And a broken vodka bottle.
THE COPS
Tkach, who seduces suspects into confessing with his apparent innocence. Karpo, a bit of a Tartar, a bit of a vampire, a stolid saint of the Soviet faith. And Rostnikov, their leader, who almost wishes the investigation won't turn out to be too simple. Before the case is over, Rostnikov will remember that wish and regret it.
"Stuart Kaminsky has created a sympathetic and engaging hero . . . ." -- The Cincinnati Post

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lt;br>An unscrupulous cab driver. The killer's own frightened wife. Most troublesome of all, an outspoken dissident, watched closely by the KGB, whose trial had been set for the very next day.<br>THE WEAPONS<br>A heavy iron-headed hammer. A rusty, antiquated sickle. And a broken vodka bottle.<br>THE COPS<br>Tkach, who seduces suspects into confessing with his apparent innocence. Karpo, a bit of a Tartar, a bit of a vampire, a stolid saint of the Soviet faith. And Rostnikov, their leader, who almost wishes the investigation won't turn out to be too simple. Before the case is over, Rostnikov will remember that wish and regret it.<br>"Stuart Kaminsky has created a sympathetic and engaging hero . . . ." -- The Cincinnati Post