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Adler, Warren:Blood ties
- Pasta blanda 1979, ISBN: 9780399123092
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Putnam, 1979. Putnam 1979 First Edition NAP Fine/Near Fine DJ Light rubbing to jacket o/w Fine. Product DescriptionDuring a family reunion in their ancestral castle, the famed Von Kassel… Más…
Putnam, 1979. Putnam 1979 First Edition NAP Fine/Near Fine DJ Light rubbing to jacket o/w Fine. Product DescriptionDuring a family reunion in their ancestral castle, the famed Von Kassel family, who have been engaged in arms dealing for a hundred years, suddenly find themselves in possession of stolen plutonium able to create the most destructive weapon on earth. Always aloof from the moral implications of their business, the family is torn apart by the potential of this material and it ignites conflicts that have long been avoided by their family solidarity and the insulation of their wealth and power. Through fascinating and startling relation within the family the reader is drawn into the web of power and intrigue that motivates people who had once believe they are above any moral or ethical considerations. As Baron Charles Von Kassel lies on his deathbed, the legendary armaments clan gather to select his successor and consider a quarter-billion-dollar plutonium sale to an unknown buyer. Jockeying for power and the family's honor, one by one the Von Kassels reveal themselves: --Karla: The baron's sister, intent on remaining the power behind the throne, no matter who occupies it. --Albert: The middle son and likely successor until he betrays his qualms about the plutonium sale. --Rudi: Ever in Albert's shadow, he is determined that the plutonium deal be consummated and win him supremacy within the family. --Olga: The beautiful Russian widow of the baron's Communist brother, fifty years her late husband's junior-a dutiful mother or an agent of the KGB As rivalries escalate and alliances form only to be broken, this powerful novel of family pride, personal ambition, and individual ethics moves to its compelling and ingenious ending. --This text refers to the Paperback edition. Description: During a family reunion at their ancestral castle, the famed Von Kassel family -- arms dealers for over a hundred years -- suddenly find themselves in possession of stolen plutonium capable of creating the most destructive weapon on earth. Previously aloof from the moral implications of their business, the family is torn apart by the deadly potential of their recent acquisition. Family conflicts are ignited that had long been avoided in order to maintain solidarity and the insulation of wealth and power. Through fascinating and startling familial relation, the reader is drawn into the web of power and intrigue that motivates people who once believed they were above moral or ethical considerations. As rivalries escalate and alliances form only to be broken, this powerful novel of family pride, personal ambition, and individual ethics moves to its compelling and ingenious ending. --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition. Large Heavy Item.. First Edition NAP. Hardcover. Fine/Near Fine DJ. No Exp., Putnam, 1979<
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Adler, Warren:Blood Ties
- encuadernado, tapa blanda 1979, ISBN: 9780399123092
New York: Putnam, 1979-01-01. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. light edge wear to boards and jacket; During a reunion at their ancestral castle, the famed Von Kassel family -- arms deale… Más…
New York: Putnam, 1979-01-01. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. light edge wear to boards and jacket; During a reunion at their ancestral castle, the famed Von Kassel family -- arms dealers for over a hundred years -- suddenly find themselves in possession of stolen plutonium capable of creating the most destructive weapon on earth. The family is now torn apart by the deadly potential of their recent acquisition.Through fascinating and brilliantly explored familial relationships, this penetrating novel draws the reader into the frightening web of power and intrigue that motivates people who believe they are above moral or ethical considerations., Putnam, 1979-01-01, 3<
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Adler, Warren.:Blood Ties (Signed First Edition).
- ejemplar autografiado 1979, ISBN: 0399123091
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[EAN: 9780399123092], [PU: GP Putnam's Sons, New York], MYSTERY AND CRIME FICTION (MT)., Jacket, Hardcover. First Edition, first printing. Near Fine in a Near Fine dust jacket. INSCRIBED … Más…
[EAN: 9780399123092], [PU: GP Putnam's Sons, New York], MYSTERY AND CRIME FICTION (MT)., Jacket, Hardcover. First Edition, first printing. Near Fine in a Near Fine dust jacket. INSCRIBED by the author at the front flyleaf in the year of publication: "For Mary Lynn / In fond memory of our press club friendship. / Regards / Warren Adler / Nov 1979.".<
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Adler, Warren.:Blood Ties (Signed First Edition).
- ejemplar autografiado 1979, ISBN: 0399123091
Pasta dura, Primera edición
[EAN: 9780399123092], [PU: GP Putnam's Sons, New York], MYSTERY AND CRIME FICTION (MT)., Jacket, Hardcover. First Edition, first printing. Near Fine in a Near Fine dust jacket. INSCRIBED … Más…
[EAN: 9780399123092], [PU: GP Putnam's Sons, New York], MYSTERY AND CRIME FICTION (MT)., Jacket, Hardcover. First Edition, first printing. Near Fine in a Near Fine dust jacket. INSCRIBED by the author at the front flyleaf in the year of publication: "For Mary Lynn / In fond memory of our press club friendship. / Regards / Warren Adler / Nov 1979.".<
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Adler, Warren.:Blood Ties (Signed First Edition).
- ejemplar autografiado 1979, ISBN: 0399123091
Pasta dura, Primera edición
[EAN: 9780399123092], [PU: GP Putnam's Sons, New York], MYSTERY AND CRIME FICTION (MT)., Jacket, Hardcover. First Edition, first printing. Near Fine in a Near Fine dust jacket. INSCRIBED … Más…
[EAN: 9780399123092], [PU: GP Putnam's Sons, New York], MYSTERY AND CRIME FICTION (MT)., Jacket, Hardcover. First Edition, first printing. Near Fine in a Near Fine dust jacket. INSCRIBED by the author at the front flyleaf in the year of publication: "For Mary Lynn / In fond memory of our press club friendship. / Regards / Warren Adler / Nov 1979.".<
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