New York: Viking Penguin, 1995. Hardcover. Very Good/Near Fine. The third novel in Ross' award-winning historical mystery series featuring Regency-era, English dandy, Julian Kestrel, whose rapier-sharp mind belies his reputation as a Beau Brummel. This time Kestrel investigates the bludgeoning murder of a man who had it all: youth, charm, talent and money. First edition, first printing (as stated, with complete number line). About 5 1/2 x 9 3/4 inches, 382 pages in tan paper-covered boards with black backstrip and gold lettering on spine. Front panel of dustjacket shows illustration featuring a man's bloody hand and a blood-stained poker Back panel contains blurbs praising the first two of Ross' mysteries. Boards and text show a slight spine lean and bottom edge of text is marked: "X 1/15." No other noticeable flaws or damage. Complete, clean and o/w unmarked. Not ex-library. No chipping, tearing or bumped corners. Dustjacket shows only minimal surface and edge wear. No tearing or creasing. Not price-clipped. Since her death at 42, first edition copies of her works have become increasingly scarce.

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Bookseller: H.W. Gumaer, Bookseller (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 005896
Title: WHOM THE GODS LOVE
Author: Ross, Kate (Katherine J. Ross)
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Very Good
Jacket Condition: Near Fine
Quantity Available: 1
ISBN 10: 067086207X
ISBN 13: 9780670862078
Publisher: Viking Penguin
Place of Publication: New York
Date Published: 1995
Keywords: MYSTERY, HISTORICAL LONDON, ENGLAND, JULIAN KESTREL, AMATEUR SLEUTH, 1825, 19TH CENTURY,
Bookseller catalogs: Crime; Amateur Sleuth; England;

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H.W. Gumaer, Bookseller, has been serving customers on the internet since 2003. We specialize in modern American and English fiction and in mystery and detective thrillers, as well as art and art history. We also have a growing selection of mid-to-late 19th century history and literature. Nearly all our modern and contemporary books are first editions or otherwise collectable.

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