William John Burley (19 results)

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. First THUS. Grade 3 out 5 points. This is a used book. Book has wear on cover and pages. May have personalized notes/names, stickers/labels. Has no markings on pages. May not include extra materials like access codes, CDs, accessories, etc. All orders ship by next business day! We are a small company and very thankful for your business.…

Paperback. Condition: Fine. Grade 4 out of 5 points. This is a used book. Book may have wear due to handling. Has no markings on pages. May not include extra materials like access codes, CDs, accessories, etc. All orders ship by next business day! We are a small company and very thankful for your business.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Tragedy seemed to stalk the Tremain family. Sidney Tremain had hanged himself for no obvious reason. His son, Morley, had had the misforturne to fall in love with a girl who slept around--and get convicted of killing her. And now Cedric Tremain was charged with murdering his wealthy father by blowing up his boat. Chief Superintendent Wycliffe knew something was wrong, knew that the apparently cut and dried case wasn't what it appeared to be be. Carefully he cast his bait--and waited for the real killer to surface. Piece(s) of the spine missing. Due to age and/or environmental conditions, the pages of this book have darkened. Please note the image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item. Book.…

Condition: Very Good. First edition copy. . Good dust jacket. In protective mylar cover. (mystery, crime, fiction).

Softcover. Condition: Fair. Anmerkungen / bekritzelt / Stempel; Abnutzung / Risse - leicht; Vergilbt / ausgeblichen. Chief Superintendent Wycliffe is not looking forward to Christmas. With his wife away in Kenya, he rashly accepts an invitation from Penzance lawyer Ernest Bishop to spend a few days at the Bishops' cliff-top home. When Wycliffe arrives, the weather is bleak, the house is remote, and the welcome from the family no more than polite. Then, on Christmas Eve, a young girl goes missing after playing the part of the Virgin in the local nativity play. It's left to Wycliffe to initiate a search-but what begins as a missing person case soon turns into a major criminal investigation.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 75 pages. M A Paffard "Wordsworth & the Autobiographers" / D Walker "Economics in East Africa" / O R Burley "John Locke and his Biographers" / D D Stuart "William Blake" / D A Low "Alexander Mackay: A Sermon" / R W Beachey "'FREELAND' - A Socialist Experiment in East Africa - 1894" (BT#41).…

Reprint. Near fine paperback copy; edges very slightly dust-dulled. Remains particularly well-preserved overall. Physical description; 186 pages. Subjects; English literature. English fiction. 20th century; English literature. Drama novels. Classics authors. Mystery novels. 1 Kg.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. First edition, subsequent impression with number line '97 98 99 5 4 3 2'. Some slight edge wear to top and bottom of jacket and spine, corners very slightly bruised, not price clipped (no published price), no inscriptions, internally clean tight and square, overall a vg++ copy. 572pp. Superindentent Wycliffe investigates bizarre and shocking murders in the Cornish village of Moresk, delves into the pasts of two murdered women who were part of the same schoolgirl clique and brings light to the bitter feuds and relationships of the Bottrell family. William John Burley (1914-2002), best known for his books featuring the Cornish detective Charles Wycliffe, played by Jack Shepherd in the popular Wycliffe television series throughout the 1990s.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. First edition, first impression. Some slight edge wear to top and bottom of classic Gollancz yellow jacket and spine, corners very slightly bruised, price clipped, no inscriptions, internally clean tight and square, overall a vg+ copy for its age. 191pp. A beautiful schoolgirl goes missing from a Cornish village on the day she has told her boyfriend and sister she is pregnant. The possibility that she has been raped or murdered, or both, grows with every passing hour and Chief Superintendent Wycliffe is brought in on the case. The investigation reveals a complex network of family relationships and rivalries centred on the girl and then Wycliffe finds a body, but not the one he expects. Have there been two murders? And if so, are they connected? Wycliffe digs deeper, and soon realises that just beneath the normal, day to day surface of the community lies a web of hatred and resentment, a web he will have to untangle if he is to find the key to the mystery. W.J. Burley (1914-2002), lived near Newquay in Cornwall, and was a schoolmaster until he retired to concentrate on his writing. …

Reprint. Near fine paperback copy; edges very slightly dust-dulled. Remains particularly well-preserved overall. Physical description; 186 pages. Subjects; English literature. English fiction. 20th century; English literature. Drama novels. Classics authors. Mystery novels. 1 Kg.

Softcover. Condition: Fine. Leichte Kratzer / Abnutzungen / Druckstellen; Leichte Verschmutzung / Farbtonveranderung. Detektivni roman anglickeho autora lici udalosti, ktere jsou spojeny s rafinovanou zaveti znameho a uznavaneho malire. Z puvodne ponekud zlomyslneho zertu vznikne po jeho smrti zapletka, zasahujici hluboce do zivota pozustalych a ktera nakonec vede k vrazde. Vysetrujici komisar se v teto klasicke detektivce musi zorientovat ve spleti rodinnych vztahu tri starych muzu spojenych laskou k vytvarnemu umeni, z nichz jeden domyslel nasledky zdanlive neskodne mystifikace.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st. 1st printing; dj w/lite wear, lite soiling, uncliped price, in mylar; black c wgilt spine titles; owner's isnc.; 160 clean, unmarked pages.

dj. First Edition. First Edition. REVIEW COPY, with publisher's review slip laid in. Very Good plus in a Very Good plus, lightly toned dust jacket.

Condition: Assez bon. Merci, votre achat aide à financer des programmes de lutte contre l'illettrisme.

Brossura editoriale. Condition: Fair. Un volume di 19 cm, 160 pagine. Collana: Il Giallo Mondadori, Volume MDXLIII.

Brossura editoriale. Condition: Fair. Un volume di 19 cm, 156 pagine.

1 S. 8vo. "Best wishes to Wolfgang".

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1912. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: : - 60, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 60 60.…