As the 19th-century draws to a close, Theophile Valence and his wife Suzanne sail into the harbour of Santa Sofia, a remote Mexican mining town. Neither of them is prepared, however, for the effect that her beauty and clairvoyance has upon the town and its inhabitants.
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'A drama of thwarted passions, the conflict between masculine reason and female intuition, Enlightenment rationality and native superstition ... Thoroughly enjoyable' Guardian 'A haunting atmosphere, skilfully described ... Surreal and evanescent' New York Times Book Review 'Thomson has an astonishing eye for detail, coupled with a flair for plots that are both neat and profound' Times Literary Supplement 'Extraordinary ... Human passions in all their grandeur and frailty are explored under a hot Mexican sky ... Thomson writes with an intensity that mirrors the emotions - all strongly felt - of his unusual cast of characters' Daily Mail
Brilliant historical novel from the author of Dreams of Leaving
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Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. As the 19th-century draws to a close, Theophile Valence and his wife Suzanne sail into the harbour of Santa Sofia, a remote Mexican mining town. Neither of them is prepared, however, for the effect that her beauty and clairvoyance has upon the town and its inhabitants. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR005402746
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Seller: Better World Books Ltd, Dunfermline, United Kingdom
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 # GRP76432335
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Seller: WeBuyBooks, Rossendale, LANCS, United Kingdom
hardcover. Condition: Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All of the pages are intact and the cover is intact and the spine may show signs of wear. The book may have minor markings which are not specifically mentioned. Seller Inventory # rev3409639560
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Seller: Hourglass Books, Vancouver, BC, Canada
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good+, Not Price Clipped. British First. Minor wear; otherwise a solid, clean copy with no marking or underlining; collectible condition; dust jacket is protected by a mylar cover. Book. Seller Inventory # 013223
Seller: PsychoBabel & Skoob Books, Didcot, United Kingdom
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Hardcover with jacket in very good condition. First edition, first printing. Jacket is lightly scored and worn. Jacket and hardcover upper leading corners and spine ends are bumped. Pages are clean and text is clear throughout. HCW. Used. Seller Inventory # 479226
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Seller: M. W. Cramer Rare and Out Of Print Books, Toronto, ON, Canada
Cloth. Condition: Very Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. First Edition, First Printing. The book is very good+ with light bumps to corners and a remainder mark on bottom edge in a near fine dust jacket with slight bumps to upper corners. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item. Seller Inventory # 017111
Seller: Champion Books, Kirtland, OH, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. First edition. This copy is conservatively graded in Near Fine condition with clean, crisp text and a tight, square binding. As a small family shop, we store our inventory in a smoke-free, climate-controlled environment to ensure maximum preservation, and the majority of our books are fitted with protective covers. We price our inventory competitively to move fast. Actual photos are pending due to rapid listing, but we will gladly send real photos directly to your inbox upon request-simply contact our shop. Your book will be carefully wrapped in bubble wrap and shipped in a sturdy box for secure transit. International shipping is available to select countries. Signed by Author(s). Seller Inventory # 611
Seller: zenosbooks, San Francisco, CA, U.S.A.
hardcover. Condition: Very Good in Dustjacket. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. London. 1993. Bloomsbury Publishing. 1st British Edition. Very Good in Dustjacket. 0747513821. 320 pages. hardcover. keywords: Europe England Literature World Literature. DESCRIPTION - As the 19th-century draws to a close, Theophile Valence and his wife Suzanne sail into the harbour of Santa Sofia, a remote Mexican mining town. Neither of them is prepared, however, for the effect that her beauty and clairvoyance has upon the town and its inhabitants. inventory #22839. Seller Inventory # z22839
Seller: Twinwillow Books, Los Alamitos, CA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Signed by author on Title page in black pen, signature only. First published in Great Britain in 1993 stated. 6 1/4 x 9 1/2 Book; fine, as new, unread. Dust jacket (L15.99) has minor bumping to spine ends else fine, as new. Under archival quality mylar cover. Photos upon request. Packed well and shipped in a sturdy box. Signed by Author(s). Seller Inventory # 051917WSR3
Seller: Blaeberry Books, Lilliesleaf, United Kingdom
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. Signed by Rupert Thomson to the title page. A fine copy of a first edition, first impression hardback in a fine, unclipped dustjacket. All books are swathed in biodegradable bubble wrap and posted in strong custom made book boxes. Signed by Author(s). Seller Inventory # 011117
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