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The Coral Thief by Stott, Rebecca
by Stott, Rebecca | PB | VeryGood
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A book that has been read but is in excellent condition. No obvious damage to the cover, with the dust jacket included for hard covers. No missing or damaged pages, no creases or tears, and no underlining/highlighting of text or writing in the margins. May be very minimal identifying marks on the inside cover. Very minimal wear and tear.
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller Notes
- Binding
- Paperback
- Weight
- 0 lbs
- Product Group
- Book
- IsTextBook
- No
- ISBN
- 0385531486
- Book Title
- Coral Thief : a Novel
- Publisher
- Random House Publishing Group
- Item Length
- 8 in
- Publication Year
- 2010
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Language
- English
- Illustrator
- Yes
- Item Height
- 0.7 in
- Genre
- Fiction
- Topic
- Mystery & Detective / Historical, Romance / Historical / General, Literary, Historical
- Item Weight
- 8 Oz
- Item Width
- 5.1 in
- Number of Pages
- 320 Pages
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Random House Publishing Group
ISBN-10
0385531486
ISBN-13
9780385531481
eBay Product ID (ePID)
78370246
Product Key Features
Book Title
Coral Thief : a Novel
Number of Pages
320 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2010
Topic
Mystery & Detective / Historical, Romance / Historical / General, Literary, Historical
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Fiction
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.7 in
Item Weight
8 Oz
Item Length
8 in
Item Width
5.1 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
TitleLeading
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Reviews
"A powerful offering from an immensely talented writer...Vividly atmospheric, propulsive, and intricately plotted, this is a surefire page turner with literary heft and wide appeal." Publishers Weekly, starred review "Stott again skillfully combines an intriguing love story, complex scientific concepts, and a beautifully realized historical setting...Riveting on all fronts, from its suspenseful plot to its elegant presentation of evolutionary theory." Booklist, starred review "Stott once again juxtaposes science with a tale of love, mystery and intrigue, setting this volatile mix against a backdrop of critical events in post-Revolutionary France... Skillfully embeds early 19th-century culture, history, and attitudes into a story that flows like the Seine and floods the senses." Kirkus Reviews, starred review, "A powerful offering from an immensely talented writer...Vividly atmospheric, propulsive, and intricately plotted, this is a surefire page turner with literary heft and wide appeal." Publishers Weekly, starred review "Stott again skillfully combines an intriguing love story, complex scientific concepts, and a beautifully realized historical setting...Riveting on all fronts, from its suspenseful plot to its elegant presentation of evolutionary theory." Booklist, starred review "Stott once again juxtaposes science with a tale of love, mystery and intrigue, setting this volatile mix against a backdrop of critical events in post-Revolutionary France... Skillfully embeds early 19th-century culture, history, and attitudes into a story that flows like the Seine and floods the senses." Kirkus Reviews, starred review From the Hardcover edition., "A powerful offering from an immensely talented writer…Vividly atmospheric, propulsive, and intricately plotted, this is a surefire page turner with literary heft and wide appeal."Publishers Weekly,starred review "Stott again skillfully combines an intriguing love story, complex scientific concepts, and a beautifully realized historical setting…Riveting on all fronts, from its suspenseful plot to its elegant presentation of evolutionary theory."Booklist,starred review "Stott once again juxtaposes science with a tale of love, mystery and intrigue, setting this volatile mix against a backdrop of critical events in post-Revolutionary France… Skillfully embeds early 19th-century culture, history, and attitudes into a story that flows like the Seine and floods the senses."Kirkus Reviews,starred review, "A powerful offering from an immensely talented writer...Vividly atmospheric, propulsive, and intricately plotted, this is a surefire page turner with literary heft and wide appeal."- Publishers Weekly, starred review "Stott again skillfully combines an intriguing love story, complex scientific concepts, and a beautifully realized historical setting...Riveting on all fronts, from its suspenseful plot to its elegant presentation of evolutionary theory."- Booklist, starred review "Stott once again juxtaposes science with a tale of love, mystery and intrigue, setting this volatile mix against a backdrop of critical events in post-Revolutionary France... Skillfully embeds early 19th-century culture, history, and attitudes into a story that flows like the Seine and floods the senses."- Kirkus Reviews, starred review, "A powerful offering from an immensely talented writer…Vividly atmospheric, propulsive, and intricately plotted, this is a surefire page turner with literary heft and wide appeal." Publishers Weekly, starred review "Stott again skillfully combines an intriguing love story, complex scientific concepts, and a beautifully realized historical setting…Riveting on all fronts, from its suspenseful plot to its elegant presentation of evolutionary theory." Booklist, starred review "Stott once again juxtaposes science with a tale of love, mystery and intrigue, setting this volatile mix against a backdrop of critical events in post-Revolutionary France… Skillfully embeds early 19th-century culture, history, and attitudes into a story that flows like the Seine and floods the senses." Kirkus Reviews, starred review From the Hardcover edition.
Dewey Edition
22
Dewey Decimal
823/.92
Synopsis
NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY THE WASHINGTON POST AND BOOKLIST Paris, 1815. Daniel Connor, a young medical student from Edinburgh, has arrived to study anatomy at the Jardin des Plantes--only to realize that his letters of introduction and precious coral specimens, on which his tenure with the legendary Dr. Cuvier depends, have been stolen. His thief turns out to be a beautiful woman who lives in a shadowy realm of outlaws, philosophers, and émigrés. As Daniel falls in love with her, he discovers a radical theory of evolution that irrevocably changes his conception of the world., NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY THE WASHINGTON POST AND BOOKLIST Paris, 1815. Daniel Connor, a young medical student from Edinburgh, has arrived to study anatomy at the Jardin des Plantes--only to realize that his letters of introduction and precious coral specimens, on which his tenure with the legendary Dr. Cuvier depends, have been stolen. His thief turns out to be a beautiful woman who lives in a shadowy realm of outlaws, philosophers, and migr s. As Daniel falls in love with her, he discovers a radical theory of evolution that irrevocably changes his conception of the world.
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