Book #30523

The Old Contemptibles - 1st Edition/1st Printing

Martha Grimes
Book #30523 The Old Contemptibles - 1st Edition/1st Printing. Martha Grimes.

Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket
Edition: First Edition; First Printing
Publisher: Boston, MA: Little, Brown and Company, 1991.
ISBN: 0316328944

First edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with "252" written on front pastedown and remainder mark to top edge in alike dust-jacket with minor edgewear.

When the Nazis invade England in 1940, seventeen-year-old Evie and her family are forced to flee their home in the country and take refuge in a small town in the Midlands. There, Evie must hide her Jewish heritage and join the local resistance, risking everything to save her friends and family.

The Old Contemptibles is a thrilling novel set during World War II, full of suspense and adventure. Martha Grimes vividly captures the fear and exhilaration of a time when everyday people risked everything to fight for their freedom.; Remainder; 8vo; FSA.

Price: $40.00