The Valley of Secrets (Signed Copy)

Hussey, Charmian

ISBN 10: 0340893494 / ISBN 13: 9780340893494

Published by Hodder & Stoughton Children's Books, London, 2004

About this Item

Signed by the Author on the title page. Blue boards with white titling to the spine. In the original publisher's pictorial dustjacket, which is not price-clipped. There is edge-wear/chipping to the dustjacket corners and there are a few closed tears which are neatly repaired to the inside with clear archive tape. There are NO other inscriptions or marks. (12) + 386 pp. Illustrated with the detailed pen and ink drawings of Christopher Crump. Acknowledgements; List of Species; Select Bibliography; Relevant Organisations. Overall, apart from the 'faults', as detailed above, this is an Clean, Tight and Secure, 'Very Good Plus' copy. "Abandoned as a baby, Stephen had nearly given up hope of ever finding his family. This epic adventure follows his change in fortunes as he receives an unexpected letter from a strange source and sets off on an unforgettable journey. From a drab room in London, where the rain comfirms the greyness of his life, Stephen travels to a Cornish Valley; remote, exquisitely beautiful and heavy with secrets. "; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; Signed by Author.

Seller Inventory # 112370

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Valley of Secrets (Signed Copy)
• Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton Children's Books, London
• Publication Date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0340893494
• ISBN 13: 9780340893494
• Binding: Hardcover
• Illustrator: Illustrated by Christopher Crump
• Edition: 1st Edition hardback.
• Condition: Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good
• Signed: Signed by Author(s)
• Seller catalogs:
  • Illustrated
  • Fiction

About this title

Synopsis

Abandoned as a baby, Stephen had nearly given up hope of ever finding his family. This epic adventure follows his change in fortunes as he receives an unexpected letter from a strange source and sets off on an unforgettable journey. From a drab room in London, where the rain confirms the greyness of his life, Stephen travels to a Cornish Valley; remote, exquisitely beautiful and heavy with secrets.

About the Author

Charmian Hussey began her career modelling clothes for top couture and fashion houses in London. Later she trained as an archaeologist, originally studying at the University of London, Institute of Archaeology and working on excavations in Great Britain and the Middle East. On her return from two years work and research in Turkey she imported an ancient breed of Turkish dogs - now known in the United Kingdom as Anatolian Karabash.