First edition first printing of the first novel by this author and in the Matthew Shardlake series. Comes with P.D. James review wrap. Light edge wear. In near fine / near fine condition. Date: 2003. Macmillan ISBN 1405005424 9781405005425 [CA]

London : Macmillan, Date: 2003. Limited Edition. Softcover. Near fine copy in the original stiff-card wrappers; edges very slightly dust-dulled and toned. Remains particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Physical description; 300 p. ; 24 cm. Notes; Limited edition, #82 of 800 copies printed. Subjects; Monasticism and religious orders England History 16th century ; Fiction. Reformation England ; Fiction. Great Britain History Henry VIII, (1509-1547) ; Fiction. Genres; Detective and mystery stories. Fiction. Mystery fiction. 2003. London : Macmillan ISBN 1405005424 9781405005425 [IE]

First UK Edition/First Printing with the complete number line: A Near Fine book in a Fine dust jacket with only light age-spotting to the text block and a few of the pages, else Fine/Fine. SIGNED by the author on the title page. Wraparound band present. An outstanding copy of this debut novel, scarce in this condition and signed. Not remaindered, not price clipped, not ex-library; in a protective Mylar cover and will ship in a sturdy box. Date: 2003. Macmillan ISBN 1405005424 9781405005425 [US]

Macmillan london, Date: 2003 VERY RARE signed first impression hardback in a perfect protected jacket. The author is a reluctant signer, so these copies are becoming valuable, especially with the film versions strongly rumoured to be in production. This signature is via an official publisher bookplate. A perfect collectable copy of a stunning book, unread and opened only for the signature. Language: eng Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng 0.0 Language: eng. Signed by Author. 1st Edition.. Hardcover. As New/As New. 2003. Macmillan london ISBN 1405005424 9781405005425 [GB]