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Synopsis
A band of murderers and a ruthless plot are just some of the hazards placed in the path of trusty Dido Twite. First published in 1981. Illustrated by Pat Marriott.
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Biographie de l'auteur
Joan Aiken was born in Sussex in 1924. She was the daughter of the American poet, Conrad Aiken; her sister, Jane Aiken Hodge, is also a novelist. Before joining the 'family business' herself, Joan had a variety of jobs, including working for the BBC, the United Nations Information Centre and then as features editor for a short story magazine. Her first children's novel, The Kingdom of the Cave, was published in 1960.
Joan Aiken wrote over a hundred books for young readers and adults and is recognized as one of the classic authors of the twentieth century. Amanda Craig, writing in The Times, said, 'She was a consummate story-teller, one that each generation discovers anew.' Her best-known books are those in the James III saga, of which The Wolves of Willoughby Chase was the first title, published in l962 and awarded the Lewis Carroll prize. Both that and Black Hearts in Battersea have been filmed. Her books are internationally acclaimed and she received the Edgar Allan Poe Award in the United States as well as the Guardian Award for Fiction in this country for The Whispering Mountain.
Joan Aiken was decorated with an MBE for her services to children's books. She died in 2004.
Présentation de l'éditeur
When Dido Twite sets foot back on English soil, more mischief awaits. As her friend Captain Hughes recovers from a carriage accident, Dido stays at the Dogkennel Cottages and meets the odd inhabitants of Tegleaze Manor: strange old Lady Tegleaze, her nephew, Tobit, and his wizened, witchy nurse, Sannie. Soon suspicious things happen. A priceless miniature is stolen. Tobit is framed and then kidnapped. A twin sister is found. And when Dido catches a glimpse of her rascally father in Petworth, she is sure she’s in the midst of another Hanoverian plot. Can she get to London to warn the king and save St. Paul's Cathedral from sliding into the Thames?
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The Cuckoo Tree
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Cape,, London, 1971
ISBN 10 : 0224005146
ISBN 13 : 9780224005142
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Vendeur : Peakirk Books, Heather Lawrence PBFA, Sheringham, Royaume-Uni
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Hardcover. Etat : Good+. Etat de la jaquette : Good. Illustrated by Pat Marriott (illustrateur). First Edition; First Printing. 1st edition hbk in d/w; ex-library copy; G+/G; usual stamps and remnants; pages generally clean; d/w unclipped; d/w has long closed tear down cover edge; slight spine tilt; ; Ex-Library; 8vo 8" - 9" tall. N° de réf. du vendeur 103637
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THE CUCKOO TREE
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Jonathan Cape, 1971
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Vendeur : Stella & Rose's Books, PBFA, Tintern, MON, Royaume-Uni
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Hardback. Etat : Very Good. Etat de la jaquette : Good. Marriott, Pat (illustrateur). First edition. 1st 1971. Very good condition in a good dustwrapper. Dido Twite and Captain Hughes set out from Chichester Harbour with urgent dispatches for London. Their coach overturns in the middle of nowhere leading Dido to become involved in some 'havey cavey goings in' with smugglers, witches, kidnappers and treasonous pirates. Green boards, gilt title to spine. B/w text illus. 251 pages. Slight bumping to spine and corners. Inscription in ink and another name blotted out to front free-endpaper. Light foxing to textblock. Dustwrapper is price-cut, edge worn, slightly marked to front panel with a tear to top spine corner and spine is slightly browned. Packaged with care and promptly dispatched! N° de réf. du vendeur 1328951
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The Cuckoo Tree
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Hardback. Etat : Fair. A readable copy of the book which may include some defects such as highlighting and notes. Cover and pages may be creased and show discolouration. N° de réf. du vendeur GOR002017908
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The Cuckoo Tree
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J. Cape, 1971
ISBN 10 : 0224005146
ISBN 13 : 9780224005142
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Vendeur : WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Royaume-Uni
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Hardback. Etat : Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. N° de réf. du vendeur GOR002016998
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THE CUCKOO TREE
Edité par
Jonathan Cape, 1971
ISBN 10 : 0224005146
ISBN 13 : 9780224005142
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Edition originale
Vendeur : Stella & Rose's Books, PBFA, Tintern, MON, Royaume-Uni
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Hardback. Etat : Very Good. Etat de la jaquette : Very Good. Marriott, Pat (illustrateur). First edition. 1st 1971. Very good condition in a very good dustwrapper. Dido Twite and Captain Hughes set out from Chichester Harbour with urgent dispatches for London. Their coach overturns in the middle of nowhere leading Dido to become involved in some 'havey cavey goings in' with smugglers, witches, kidnappers and treasonous pirates. Green boards, gilt title to spine. B/w text illus. 251 pages. Spine and corners bumped. Ex -Library with stamps to front and rear endpapers. Textblock edge a little grubby but contents are clean. Pictorial dustwrapper is edge worn. Spine is darkened. Packaged with care and promptly dispatched! N° de réf. du vendeur 1402899
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The Cuckoo Tree
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Jonathan Cape, London, 1971
ISBN 10 : 0224005146
ISBN 13 : 9780224005142
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Vendeur : Bud Plant & Hutchison Books, Cedar Ridge, CA, Etats-Unis
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Hardcover. Etat : Fine. Marriott, Pat (illustrateur). 1st ed. 1st ptg., 8vo, full green cloth, illustrated in line by Pat Marriott, the fourth in series with The Wolves of Willoughby Chase, once again featuring Dido Twite. Fine in fine, price-clipped dj, no previous owner's marks. N° de réf. du vendeur 25189
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