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This lovely softcover edition is a rare find. The book is in fine condition with no marks or tears and shows absolutely minimal shelf wear. Papillon is an autobiographical novel written by Henri Charrière, first published in 1969. The book recounts Charrière's experiences after being wrongfully convicted of murder in France in 1931 and sentenced to life imprisonment at the notorious penal colony of Devil's Island in French Guiana. "Papillon," which means "butterfly" in French, was Charrière's nickname, symbolizing his relentless pursuit of freedom. Papillon became a bestseller upon its release, captivating readers worldwide with its blend of adventure, survival, and spirit. The book's popularity led to a 2017 film adaptation starring Charlie Hunnam and Rami Malek.

This like-new first edition hardcover is near fine, no marks, pages are tight and appear unread, the book is tight, square, and unmarked. The dust jacket shows minor wear at the top, brown cloth boards, and bright gilt lettering on the spine of the book. A House in the Sky is a memoir co-authored by Amanda Lindhout and journalist Sara Corbett, first published in 2013. The book recounts Amanda Lindhout's harrowing experience of being kidnapped and held captive in Somalia for 460 days. Amanda Lindhout, born in Red Deer, Alberta, Canada, developed a passion for travel and journalism, leading her to explore various conflict zones worldwide. In August 2008, while in Somalia, she and Australian photojournalist Nigel Brennan were abducted by armed militants. The memoir details the challenges they faced during their captivity, including physical and psychological abuse, and Lindhout's strategies for survival. "A House in the Sky" became a New York Times bestseller and won the 2014 CBC Bookie Award for Best Canadian Nonfiction. It was also nominated for the 2014 Libris Award for best non-fiction book of 2013.

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, black cloth boards, and bright red lettering on the spine of the book. Midnight in Peking was praised for its compelling storytelling, vivid portrayal of 1930s Beijing, and meticulous research, winning multiple awards including the Edgar Award for Best Fact Crime. French’s work shines as both a historical narrative and a compelling exploration of justice and mystery in a time of political upheaval. Midnight in Peking: How the Murder of a Young Englishwoman Haunted the Last Days of Old China by Paul French is a gripping true-crime book published in 2011. It tells the haunting story of Pamela Werner, a British teenager whose brutal murder in 1937 Beijing (then Peking) shocked both the local and international communities. Set against the backdrop of pre-World War II China, the story combines mystery, political intrigue, and historical detail, revealing a divided city on the brink of war. The book follows the investigation led by both British and Chinese authorities, who struggle to make progress in a case marked by corruption, obstruction, and hidden agendas. He also delves into the lives of those involved in the investigation, including Pamela's father, a retired British diplomat, who tirelessly pursued justice for his daughter despite official indifference and obstruction.

This softcover edition is unmarked and clean. In the dark opening months of the First World War, Britain became engrossed by 'The Brides in the Bath' trial. The horror of the killing fields of the Western Front was the backdrop to a murder story whose elements were of a different sort. The nation turned to a young forensic pathologist, Bernard Spilsbury, to explain how it was that young women were suddenly expiring in their baths. This was the age of science. In fiction, Sherlock Holmes applied a scientific mind to solving crimes. In real-life, would Spilsbury be as infallible as the 'great detective'?

First Edition Hardcover, fine dust cover, clean pages, no marks. Halima Bashir was born in the remote desert of Darfur, Sudan, and was raised in a loving family that was part of the black African Zaghawa tribe. In a rare privilege for a girl of her village, she attended junior and secondary school in a nearby town. Bashir proved herself academically gifted and went on to study medicine, becoming her tribe’s first qualified doctor, much to the pride of her father. But war had already broken out in Darfur when Dr. Bashir began her practice, and the violence perpetrated by Janjaweed Arab militias was spreading. In January 2004, the militia attacked a remote school and gang-raped 42 schoolgirls. Dr. Bashir was the only source of help in her nearby one-room medical clinic. When she dared to speak out about this atrocity to officials from the international community, she was arrested by the secret police.

This beautiful UK trade paperback edition appears unread. Kate Morton brings us her trademark mix of secrets, lies, and intricately layered mysteries in her sixth novel, The Clockmaker's Daughter. My real name, no one remembers. The truth about that summer, no one else knows. In the depths of a nineteenth-century winter, a little girl is alone in the narrow streets of London. Adopted by a mysterious stranger, she becomes in turn a thief, a friend, a muse, and a lover. Then, in the summer of 1862, shortly after her eighteenth birthday, she retreats with a group of artists to a beautiful house on a quiet bend of the Upper Thames... Tensions simmer and one hot afternoon a gun-shot rings out. A woman is killed, another disappears, and the truth of what happened slips through the cracks of time. Over the next century and beyond, Birchwood Manor welcomes many newcomers but guards its secret closely - until another young woman is drawn to visit the house because of a family secret of her own... As the mystery of The Clockmakers Daughter by Kate Morton begins to unravel, we discover the stories of those who have passed through Birchwood Manor since that fateful day in 1862. Intricately layered and richly atmospheric, it shows that sometimes, the only way forward is through the past.