This Rough Magic: A completely unputdownable adventure from the Queen of the Rom

Description: This Rough Magic by Mary Stewart The most beloved of Mary Stewarts romantic mystery novels, This Rough Magic is a tale of adventure, glamour and romance set against a stunning Mediterranean backdrop. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description When Lucys sister Phyllida suggests that she join her for a quiet holiday on the island of Corfu, Lucy is overjoyed. Her work as an actress has temporarily come to a halt. But the peaceful idyll does not last long. A series of incidents, seemingly unconnected - but all surrounded in mystery - throws Lucys life into a dangerous spin, as fear, danger and death - as well as romance - supplant the former tranquillity. Flap I shuddered, and drank my coffee, leaning back in my chair to gaze out across pine tops furry with gold towards the sparkling sea, and surrendering myself to the dreamlike feeling that marks the start of a holiday . . . Lucy Waring, a young, out-of-work actress from London, leaps at the chance to visit her sister for a summer on the island paradise of Corfu, and whats more, a famous but reclusive actor is staying in a villa nearby. But Lucys hopes for rest and romance are shattered when a body washes up on the beach and she finds herself swept up in a chilling chain of events. Suspense and romance expertly mingled Observer A comfortable chair and a Mary Stewart: total heaven. Id rather read her than most other authors. Harriet Evans Author Biography Mary Stewart is one of our most successful novelists. Her first novel, MADAM WILL YOU TALK, was published in 1955. It was an immediate success and marked the beginning of a long and acclaimed writing career. All her novels have been bestsellers on both sides of the Atlantic. She was made a Doctor of Literature by Durham University in 2009. Review Suspense and romance expertly mingled - ObserverKeeps one awake through the long nights journey into day - GuardianA splendid book at any time - News of the WorldShe set the bench mark for pace, suspense and romance - with a great dollop of escapism as the icing - Elizabeth BuchanA comfortable chair and a Mary Stewart: total heaven. Id rather read her than most other authors. - Harriet Evans Promotional Romance and danger on the beautiful Greek island of Corfu. Long Description When Lucys sister Phyllida suggests that she join her for a quiet holiday on the island of Corfu, Lucy is overjoyed. Her work as an actress has temporarily come to a halt. But the peaceful idyll does not last long. A series of incidents, seemingly unconnected - but all surrounded in mystery - throws Lucys life into a dangerous spin, as fear, danger and death - as well as romance - supplant the former tranquillity. Review Quote Suspense and romance expertly mingled - Observer Keeps one awake through the long nights journey into day - Guardian A splendid book at any time - News of the World She set the bench mark for pace, suspense and romance - with a great dollop of escapism as the icing - Elizabeth BuchanA comfortable chair and a Mary Stewart: total heaven. Id rather read her than most other authors. - Harriet Evans Promotional "Headline" The most beloved of Mary Stewarts romantic mystery novels, This Rough Magic is a tale of adventure, glamour and romance set against a stunning Mediterranean backdrop. Description for Sales People One of the first in a reissue programme for Mary Stewarts glamorous and romantic mystery novels, continuing throughout 2017 and culminating in the publication of the paperback of her long-lost novella Wind Off the Small Isles in June. Details ISBN1444720503 Author Mary Stewart Year 2011 ISBN-10 1444720503 ISBN-13 9781444720501 Format Paperback Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Birth 1916 Media Book Pages 416 Short Title THIS ROUGH MAGIC Language English DEWEY 428.64 Publisher Hodder & Stoughton Imprint Hodder Paperback UK Release Date 2011-03-17 Publication Date 2011-03-17 Audience General AU Release Date 2011-05-09 NZ Release Date 2011-05-09 Subtitle A completely unputdownable adventure from the Queen of the Romantic Mystery We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:36206407;

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