Angel--dark, plain, introverted, and submissive--becomes wholly consumed by her cousin, Lara, and as Lara's life spins in increasingly erratic circles, Angel's passionate devotion to her remains undiminished. By the author of Heat and Dust. 25,000 first printing. $25,000 ad/promo.
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nner of the Booker Prize as well as an Academy Award for screenwriting, has written a haunting tale of the complex and perilous relations between two young cousins, Angel and Lara. A masterful novel which explores the dangers of love and committment.
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Seller: Wonder Book, Frederick, MD, U.S.A.
Condition: Good. Good condition. Very Good dust jacket. In protective mylar cover. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains. Seller Inventory # D01A-03216
Seller: Wonder Book, Frederick, MD, U.S.A.
Condition: Very Good. Very Good condition. Good dust jacket. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp. Bundled media such as CDs, DVDs, floppy disks or access codes may not be included. Seller Inventory # O05C-02375
Seller: Redux Books, Grand Rapids, MI, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Hardcover with dust jacket. Pages are clean and unmarked. Covers show very minor shelving wear. Binding is tight, hinges strong. Dust jacket shows light edge wear. Previous owners name on end paper.; 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed! Ships same or next business day! Seller Inventory # 132407030025
Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Condition: Very Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # 38608117-6
Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Condition: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # GRP78770807
Seller: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0385468695I4N00
Seller: Bookmarc's, La Porte, TX, U.S.A.
Hard Cover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. First American Edition. BD4 - A tight, clean, sound copy with minor overall shelf wear plus there is some tape staining on the outside board surfaces from where the dust jacket was taped to the boards plus there is a small patch (about 0.25"x0.5") of surface damage on the front outside board surface down by the bottom edge in about the middle from the tape used to tape the dust jacket to the boards plus there is some very light soiling on the outside paper edges plus the book is slightly shelf cocked plus there are the usual library stamps and label on the top outside paper edges, front endpaper, and title page. The dust shows minor overall shelf wear plus there is some very light fading along the spine plus there is a library label on the back plus it is still in the original library mylar sleeve. A book about a tender and intimate attachment between two young girls that, in adulthood, deepens into something complex and dangerous. The author is a winner of the Booker Prize and a winner of Academy Award for one of her screenplays written for the Merchant Ivory film team. By the author of "Heat and Dust," "Travelers," "A Backward Place," and "Esmond in India." 199p. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Ex-Library. Seller Inventory # SCW07671
Seller: The Maryland Book Bank, Baltimore, MD, U.S.A.
hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Used - Very Good. Seller Inventory # 13-U-4-0245
Seller: Books From California, Simi Valley, CA, U.S.A.
hardcover. Condition: Good. Seller Inventory # mon0003164871
Seller: Whitehorse Books, CLAYTON, IN, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 1st Edition. 1993 Hard Cover. Doubleday. Stated 1st Edition. 199 pgs. One page with yellow highlighting. The rest are clean and unmarked. X-Library with back pocket. Binding tight. DJ with sticker on spine. In protective covering. Angel is a poet, dark and plain, introverted and submissive. Lara is a dancer, beautiful and irresponsible. As they grow to adulthood, the friendship between these two cousins deepens into a complex and dangerous relationship. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Seller Inventory # 001473