The Burglar Who Liked to Quote Kipling - Hardcover

Block, Lawrence

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0394504178 ISBN 13: 9780394504179

Publisher: Random House, 1979

Synopsis

Bernie Rhodenbarr, prince of New York thieves, signs on to steal a unique volume of Kipling from a Long Island mansion and, when he goes to deliver the book to Madeleine Porlock, finds himself the prime suspect in her murder

About this title

About the Author:

Lawrence Block is one of the most widely recognized names in the mystery genre. He has been named a Grand Master of the Mystery Writers of America and is a four-time winner of the prestigious Edgar and Shamus Awards, as well as a recipient of prizes in France, Germany, and Japan. He received the Diamond Dagger from the British Crime Writers' Association--only the third American to be given this award. He is a prolific author, having written more than fifty books and numerous short stories, and is a devoted New Yorker and an enthusiastic global traveler.

Synopsis:

Bernie Rhodenbarr has opened a bookstore in Greenwich Village but he still can''t resist his passion in l ife - stealing things. When he tries to pilfer a rare Kiplin g edition and gets mixed up with a femme fatale, he is caugh t in a jam. '

About this edition

• Publisher: Random House
• Publication date: 1979
• ISBN 10: 0394504178
• ISBN 13: 9780394504179
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 196