Mccloy Helen (506 results)

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Paperback. Condition: Fair. The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way. Ex-Library.

Paperback. Condition: Good. Gisela von Hohenems joins the teaching staff of an exclusive girls' school in upstate New York, where she befriends fellow newcomer Faustina Coyle. But a climate of fear surrounds Faustina, and after several strange incidents which defy rational explanation, she is forced to resign. Gisela asks her fiance, detective-psychologist Dr Basil Willing, to investigate. A puzzle in the supernatural tradition of John Dickson Carr, Through a Glass, Darkly is one of McCloy's most widely admired novels. US mystery writer Helen McCloy (1904-94) was the first woman to serve as president of Mystery Writers of America. In addition to her Basil Willing series of 13 novels, she wrote a further 16 mysteries. She is widely regarded as one of the best detective writers to have come out of the United States. Elegantly written and plotted, her stories are enjoyable as well as satisfying.…

Condition: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

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Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Condition: Good. Gisela von Hohenems joins the teaching staff of an exclusive girls' school in upstate New York, where she befriends fellow newcomer Faustina Coyle. But a climate of fear surrounds Faustina, and after several strange incidents which defy rational explanation, she is forced to resign. Gisela asks her fiance, detective-psychologist Dr Basil Willing, to investigate. A puzzle in the supernatural tradition of John Dickson Carr, Through a Glass, Darkly is one of McCloy's most widely admired novels. US mystery writer Helen McCloy (1904-94) was the first woman to serve as president of Mystery Writers of America. In addition to her Basil Willing series of 13 novels, she wrote a further 16 mysteries. She is widely regarded as one of the best detective writers to have come out of the United States. Elegantly written and plotted, her stories are enjoyable as well as satisfying.…

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paperback. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

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Condition: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condition: very_good. Gently read. May have name of previous ownership, or ex-library edition. Binding tight; spine straight and smooth, with no creasing; covers clean and crisp. Minimal signs of handling or shelving. 100% GUARANTEE! Shipped with delivery confirmation, if you're not satisfied with purchase please return item! Ships USPS Media Mail.…

paperback. Condition: Good. Shows minor wear and tear, creasing, tanned pages.

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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.

Unknown binding. Condition: Fair. Paperback. Text unmarked. Covers show edge wear with creases and soiling.; 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed! Ships same or next business day.

Trade Paperback. Condition: As New. No Jacket. May contain remainder mark. Discount Book.

Soft cover. Condition: Good - Very Good. No Jacket. First Edition. Vol 56 # 6 of Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine, December 1970. Contains stories by Cornell Woolrich (New York Blues), Florence V Mayberry (Doll Baby), Berkely Mather (John Evan Weston-Davies - The Big Bite), Ron Goulart (The Haunted Man), Michael Harrison (Murder in the Rue St Andre des Arts), Joyce Porter (Dover Tangles with High Finance), Helen McCloy (The Pleasant Assassin), Edward D Hoch (Christmas for Cops), and others. Also includes an article by John Dickson Carr (The Jury Box). Light wear at the edges. Vertical crease to the back cover near the spine. Light damp stain at the back to the top center fore edge of the pages that fades out by page 100. Light browning to the spine.The internals are clean and tight. A good to very good copy.…

Soft cover. Condition: Good. 1st Edition. First Collier paperback edition, first printing of the seventh novel in the "Dr. Basil Willing" series. Light edgewear. Light reading creases. In good condition.

Soft cover. Condition: Good. 1st Edition. First edition, first printing of this collection of 14 short stories. Featured are A Case of Innocent Eavesdropping by Helen McCloy, Six Words by Lew Gillis, Stakeout by Thomas Walsh, Perfect Pigeon by Carroll Mayers, Another Wandering Daughter Job by Gerald Tomlinson, The Last of Johnny by Charles R. McConnell, Death Threat by Susan Dunlap, The Photographer and the B.L.P. by James Holding, The Family of E's by Dorothy Benjamin, The Iceman Cooleth by T.M. Adams, The School Bus Caper by Jack Ritchie, Sufficient Unto the Day by Robert Edward Eckels, The Knowten Corners Crime Wave by Stephen Wasylyk, The Theft of the Family Portrait by Edward D. Hoch. Light rubbing to the surface of the cover. Slight edge wear. Light reading creases near spine. In good condition.…

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. No Dust Jacket. VINTAGE PAPERBACK. 16MO. Map back #295.

Wraps. Condition: Very Good-. Vol. 71, no. 3 (Whole No. 412). Includes "A Case of Innocent Eavesdropping" by Helen McCloy; "Six Words" by Lew Gillis; "Stakeout" by Thomas Walsh; "Perfect Pigeon" by Carroll Mayers; "Another Wandering Daughter Job" by Gerald Tomlinson; "The Last of Johnny" by Charles R. McConnell; "Death Threat" by Susan Dunlap; "The Photographer and the B.L.P." by James Holding; "The Family of E's" by Dorothy Benjamin; "The Iceman Cooleth" by T. M. Adams; "The School Bus Caper" by Jack Ritchie; "Sufficient Unto the Day" by Robert Edward Eckels; "The Krowten Corners Crime Wave" by Stephen Wasylyk; "The Theft of the Family Portrait" by Edward D. Hoch; "Mystery Newsletter" by Otto Penzler & Chris Steinbrunner; "The Jury Box" by Jon L. Breen. Creasing; tanning; edge and corner wear; minor soiling. No Label, never was. Magazine.…

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.

Condition: very good. Gut/Very good: Buch bzw. Schutzumschlag mit wenigen Gebrauchsspuren an Einband, Schutzumschlag oder Seiten. / Describes a book or dust jacket that does show some signs of wear on either the binding, dust jacket or pages.

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Missing dust jacket; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Condition: New. Rediscover the brilliance of Through A Glass, Darkly in the Mermaid Collection - timeless classics by pioneering female authors, beautifully reissued to enchant today's readers.'The Mermaid Collection is so sure footed that you're unlikely to go wrong' India KnightThe jewel in the crown of the beloved Dr Basil Willing mysteries - when unassuming art teacher Faustina Crayle loses her second job in quick succession, only Basil can help, and it goes from bad to worse for Faustina when a body is found . . .With a foreword by Gillian McAllister'They watch me all the time. In and out of the classroom, their eyes are always following me . . .'Quiet, gentle, young Faustina Crayle is dismissed from her teaching position at Brereton School for Girls after just a few weeks. She is given no explanation, but it's clear certain staff and pupils fear her.Her friend and fellow teacher Gisela contacts psychologist and sleuth Dr Basil Willing who offers to investigate these outlandish claims. But this only confirms two damning facts - first, that this happened at a previous school and, second, people believe there are two sides to enigmatic Faustina.When a body is found at the school and Faustina is implicated in the death, it is clear that darkness swirls around this young woman. But is she the perpetrator or victim?Praise for Helen McCloy: 'McCloy has always resembled the best writers of the Sayers-Blake-Allingham school' New York Times 'In the very top rank' Sunday Times.…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Celebrating 90 Years of Penguin Michael Joseph publishing with the Mermaid collection: Helen McCloy's Through A Glass, Darkly with a foreword by Gillian McAllister'They watch me all the time. In and out of the classroom, their eyes are always following me . . .'Quiet, gentle, young Faustina Crayle is dismissed from her teaching position at Brereton School for Girls after just a few weeks. She is given no explanation, but it's clear certain staff and pupils fear her.Her friend and fellow teacher Gisela contacts psychologist and sleuth Dr Basil Willing who offers to investigate these outlandish claims. But this only confirms two damning facts - first, that this happened at a previous school and, second, people believe there are two sides to enigmatic Faustina.When a body is found at the school and Faustina is implicated in the death, it is clear that darkness swirls around this young woman. But is she the perpetrator or victim? Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. …

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