This like-new hardcover is near fine, no marks, pages are tight and appear unread, the book is tight, square, and unmarked. Dust cover is unmarked, blue cloth boards, and bright gilt lettering on the spine of the book. 'First Impressions' is a novel by bestselling author Nora Roberts, originally published in 1984. The story follows Vance Banning, a successful entrepreneur who retreats to rural Maryland to escape the pressures of his business and the superficial relationships that come with his wealth. Posing as an out-of-work carpenter, he seeks solitude but finds his plans disrupted.