New York: Crown Publishers, Inc., 1983. First Edition, First Printing. . Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. Trevanian's fifth novel maintains his reputation as a master of the suspense-thriller. Set in 1914 just before the start of World War I, it features Jean-Marc Montjean, a recent medical school graduate assigned as an assistant in a small French Basque village, who falls in love with a young woman, Katya, whose family is haunted by a secret in their past. Just before her family is due to leave the village forever, Jean-Marc, in a final meeting with her, learns that secret and an idyllic romance becomes a never-ending nightmare. Previous owner's inscription written neatly and with style on the front pastedown; a slight spine lean, o/w boards and text are clean and tight. The price-clipped dustjacket shows a trace of edgewear, no tears or chipping, A decent reading copy.

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Trevanian’s books have been translated into more than fourteen languages and have sold millions of copies worldwide. He lives in the French Basque mountains. His new novel, The Crazyladies of Pearl Street , is now available in hardcover. Look for these other Trevanian classics from Three Rivers Press: Shibumi, The Eiger Sanction, The Loo Sanction, and The Main.

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Bookseller: H.W. Gumaer, Bookseller (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 004403
Title: THE SUMMER OF KATYA
Author: Trevanian
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Very Good
Jacket Condition: Very Good
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First Edition, First Printing.
ISBN 10: 0517548291
ISBN 13: 9780517548295
Publisher: Crown Publishers, Inc.
Place of Publication: New York
Date Published: 1983
Keywords: MODERN NOVEL, FIRST EDITION, THRILLER, HORROR, FRANCE,
Bookseller catalogs: Suspense; Europe; Horror;

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