This near-fine edition has tight, square, unmarked pages, with the only flaw being a black mark on the bottom edge. The dust jacket is unmarked, with green cloth boards and bright gilt lettering on the spine. The White Mary by Kira Salak, published in 2008, is a gripping novel about war correspondent Marika Vecera, whose traumatic experiences leave her emotionally detached. After learning her idol Robert Lewis may have faked his death, she embarks on a journey to Papua New Guinea. Salak’s vivid portrayal of the region, drawn from personal experience, adds depth to this intense and thought-provoking story.