Cw grafton (142 resultados)

Paperback. Condición: Good. "Grafton's novel is not simply a historical curio, but a genuinely offbeat and entertaining suspense story."-The Washington Post The second book in the Library of Congress Crime Classics, an exciting new classic mystery series created in exclusive partnership with the Library of Congress. In this exquisite piece of hard-boiled crime fiction, is this lawyer digging his way to the truth, or digging his own grave? A timeless and propulsive story, The Rat Began to Gnaw the Rope is: For fans of historical crime mysteries and crime classicsFor readers who love the works of Sue GraftonShort, chubby, and awkward with members of the opposite sex, Gil Henry is the youngest partner in a small law firm, not a hard-boiled sleuth. So when an attractive young woman named Ruth McClure walks into his office and asks him to investigate the value of the stock she inherited from her father, he thinks nothing of it-until someone makes an attempt on his life. Soon Gil is inadvertently embroiled in a classic American scandal, subterfuge, and murder. He's beaten, shot, and stabbed, as his colleagues and enemies try to stop him from seeing the case through to the end. Surrounded by adversaries, he teams up with Ruth and her secretive brother to find answers to the questions someone desperately wants to keep him from asking. In this portrait of America on the eve of America's entry into World War II, C.W. Grafton-himself a lawyer and the father of prolific mystery writer Sue Grafton-pens an award-winning historical crime fiction that combines humor and the hard-boiled style and will keep readers guessing until its thrilling conclusion.…

Paperback. Condición: 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.

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Condición: Very Good. Very Good condition. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp.

Condición: 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.

Condición: 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.

Paperback. Condición: 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.

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Condición: Good. "Grafton's novel is not simply a historical curio, but a genuinely offbeat and entertaining suspense story."-The Washington Post The second book in the Library of Congress Crime Classics, an exciting new classic mystery series created in exclusive partnership with the Library of Congress. In this exquisite piece of hard-boiled crime fiction, is this lawyer digging his way to the truth, or digging his own grave? A timeless and propulsive story, The Rat Began to Gnaw the Rope is: For fans of historical crime mysteries and crime classicsFor readers who love the works of Sue GraftonShort, chubby, and awkward with members of the opposite sex, Gil Henry is the youngest partner in a small law firm, not a hard-boiled sleuth. So when an attractive young woman named Ruth McClure walks into his office and asks him to investigate the value of the stock she inherited from her father, he thinks nothing of it-until someone makes an attempt on his life. Soon Gil is inadvertently embroiled in a classic American scandal, subterfuge, and murder. He's beaten, shot, and stabbed, as his colleagues and enemies try to stop him from seeing the case through to the end. Surrounded by adversaries, he teams up with Ruth and her secretive brother to find answers to the questions someone desperately wants to keep him from asking. In this portrait of America on the eve of America's entry into World War II, C.W. Grafton-himself a lawyer and the father of prolific mystery writer Sue Grafton-pens an award-winning historical crime fiction that combines humor and the hard-boiled style and will keep readers guessing until its thrilling conclusion.…

Paperback. Condición: New. Paperback. Publisher overstock, may contain remainder mark on edge.

Condición: good. Supports Goodwill of Silicon Valley job training programs. The cover and pages are in Good condition! Any other included accessories are also in Good condition showing use. Use can include some highlighting and writing, page and cover creases as well as other types visible wear.

Paperback or Softback. Condición: New. The Rat Began to Gnaw the Rope. Book.

paperback. Condición: Near Fine. Condition Notes: Excellent, unmarked copy with little wear and tight binding. We ship in recyclable American-made mailers. 100% money-back guarantee on all orders.

Condición: New.

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. It starts as stock fraud and moves to murder. but where will it end?"Grafton's novel is not simply a historical curio, but a genuinely offbeat and entertaining suspense story."-The Washington PostThe second book in the Library of Congress Crime Classics, an exciting new classic mystery series created in exclusive partnership with the Library of Congress. In this exquisite piece of hard-boiled crime fiction, is this lawyer digging his way to the truth, or digging his own grave?A timeless and propulsive story, The Rat Began to Gnaw the Rope is:For fans of historical crime mysteries and crime classicsFor readers who love the works of Sue GraftonShort, chubby, and awkward with members of the opposite sex, Gil Henry is the youngest partner in a small law firm, not a hard-boiled sleuth. So when an attractive young woman named Ruth McClure walks into his office and asks him to investigate the value of the stock she inherited from her father, he thinks nothing of it-until someone makes an attempt on his life.Soon Gil is inadvertently embroiled in a classic American scandal, subterfuge, and murder. He's beaten, shot, and stabbed, as his colleagues and enemies try to stop him from seeing the case through to the end. Surrounded by adversaries, he teams up with Ruth and her secretive brother to find answers to the questions someone desperately wants to keep him from asking.In this portrait of America on the eve of America's entry into World War II, C.W. Grafton-himself a lawyer and the father of prolific mystery writer Sue Grafton-pens an award-winning historical crime fiction that combines humor and the hard-boiled style and will keep readers guessing until its thrilling conclusion. "The Rat Began to Gnaw the Rope was first published by Farrar & Rinehart in 1943. A notation in the Library of Congress's first edition copy states it is a "war edition," meaning the novel's complete text appears at reduced size to comply with paper conservation orders of the War Production Board during World War II"--Title page verso. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Hardcover. Condición: Fair. No Dust Jacket. Some wear and discoloring to the covers; cracked front hinge; pages darkly yellowed with age; a reading copy. No jacket. Quantity Available: 1. Category: Fiction; Inventory No: 231421.

Condición: Gut. 0 2. Auflage, 233 S., geringe Lesespuren, Papier etwas gebräunt, T-5.

Soft cover. Condición: Very Good+. No Jacket. P639, Signed and Dated by Sue Grafton (daughter of C.W. Grafton) in black ink on the Title Page, $2.95 Publishers Cover Price, Number Series Ending in 1 on the Copyright Page, no spine crease, very light shelf rubbings. Signed by Someone Famous.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Good. This early mystery novel by C.W. Grafton (father of Sue Grafton) was the winner of the prestigious Mary Roberts Rinehart Mystery Contest and is celebrated for its fast-paced plotting, clever legal intrigue, and wry humor. Originally released in 1943, this Triangle Books reprint (#117) from 1944 preserves the noir charm and vintage appeal of mid-century American mystery fiction. Condition: Book: Very Good Clean pages, sound binding, light shelf wear. Dust Jacket: Good Complete and original, with moderate edgewear, small chips, and mild toning. A vintage mystery collectible and an important title in the legacy of American detective fiction. A must-have for readers of classic mysteries and fans of the Grafton literary family.…

Condición: New. pp. 304.

paperback. Condición: Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All of the pages are intact and the cover is intact and the spine may show signs of wear. The book may have minor markings which are not specifically mentioned.…

Condición: Good. - Octavo, 8-5/8 inches high by 5-1/2 inches wide. Softcover, bound in the original printed wraps illustrated with a vignette of a gun on the front cover by George Salter. The covers are rubbed with minor creases and slight wear to the head of the spine and a pin hole to the front cover. 128 pages. There is a pin hole to the front edge of the first 2 leaves. Good. First Mercury edition. "A Mercury Book, No. 97.".…

Condición: New. pp. 304.

Condición: New. pp. 304.

Condición: good. Befriedigend/Good: Durchschnittlich erhaltenes Buch bzw. Schutzumschlag mit Gebrauchsspuren, aber vollständigen Seiten. / Describes the average WORN book or dust jacket that has all the pages present.

Paperback. Condición: Brand New. 280 pages. 8.50x5.50x0.75 inches. In Stock.

Condición: Good. Envoi rapide Bon Etat. poche. 1988. Poche. 279 pages. Good.

Condición: Fair. Envoi rapide Etat Correct. poche. 1988. Poche. 279 pages. Fair.