ISBN: 9780312081638 - clubbed to death (9 Ergebnisse)

Hardback. Zustand: Fair. The British fondness for tradition is no secret, but some members of London's ffeatherstonehaugh's club (pronounced Fanshaw, naturally) seem to be taking things a bit too far, bumping off officers of the club who threaten their ordered, if highly eccentric, way of life. After the club secretary allegedly jumps to his death from the club's gallery, Robert Amiss, conveniently unemployed at the moment, agrees to help his friends at the Police Department get to the bottom of things. Hiring on as a club waiter, Amiss finds himself caught up in a bizarre caricature of a club, run by and for debauched geriatrics, with skeletons rattling in every closet. The portraits are of roues, the library houses erotic literature, and the servants are treated like Victorian lackeys - on a good day. Why are there so few members? How are they financed? Will Amiss keep his job - and his cover - despite the enmity of the ferocious, snuff-covered Colonel Flagg? The answers lie in this ingenious, uproarious mystery that will keep you guessing - and laughing - until the very end. …

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Zustand: Very Good. Very Good condition. Good dust jacket. 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.

Zustand: Very Good. Very Good condition. Very Good dust jacket. 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.

Zustand: 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.

Hardcover. Zustand: Near Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. 1st Edition. U.S. edition. Near fine with very good dust jacket. Dust jacket is lightly bumped at spine tips and is lightly rubbed at the corners. 190 pages.

Zustand: FINE. 2nd printing. Mystery featuring Robert Amiss, academic and reluctant sleuth, temporarily unemployed who agrees to hire on as an undercover waiter at a London club, where the officers are getting bumped off. He discovers a bizarre caricature of a club, run for and by debauched geriatrics. 190 pp. Fine in fine dust jacket.…

Zustand: FINE. First printing. Mystery featuring Robert Amiss, academic and reluctant sleuth, temporarily unemployed who agrees to hire on as an undercover waiter at a London club, where the officers are getting bumped off. He discovers a bizarre caricature of a club, run for and by debauched geriatrics. 190 pp. Fine in fine dust jacket.…