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The Dark Shore: Available Copies

The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine.

The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Ships from the UK. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.

© 1996: 1st in the 'Dominions Of Irth' series of books. 1st printing of 1996 edition:- Synopsis: Irth is a world where magic rules - magic that radiates from the Abiding Star. But for those who fail in their attempts to hold or usurp power in this realm of wonders, the abyss of the Dark Shore awaits, a cold region from whence no exile has ever returned. Until now. Hu'dre Vra, formerly an abject scavenger now transformed into an avenging Dark Lord armed with the awesome new power of 'black' magic, descends on the world that rejected him at the head of an army of cacodemons invulnerable to Irth's enchantments. But there is resistance to the Dark Lord's rule of terror. The mysterious and inventive thief Ripcat and his crafty partner Dogbrick form an uneasy and dangerous alliance with the brave young noblewoman Jyoti and her small band of comrades. Together they must pit their courage, their wits and their lives against the brutal minions of the Dark Shore. 'The Dark Shore is a totally enthralling epic fantasy of thrilling supernatural conflict and fascinatingly eerie beings by one of the most inventive authors of imaginative fiction writing today:- Review(s): "Saturated with visceral and emotional impact. An absorbing read" - SFX Magazine:- (original cost £5.99).

The cover of this uncorrected proof is white card with just the details printed on it: title, author, "Uncorrected book proof - Not for publication" , publisher. Slightky worn around th edges and dusty. Internally clean and sound - never read.

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Fine unread condition first edition/first printing hardback. Contains full numberline. Free of owner's marks with firm binding. Subtle ripple in final signatures toned textblock. Else shelfwear negligible and as new. Dust jacket near fine with a few dimpled impressions along hinge, one that ma have creased the wrap. In protective archival sleeve.

Ex-library book, usual marking. Clean copy in good condition. With Dust Cover. Quick dispatch from UK seller.

Published by Hodder and Stoughton of London in 1996. Hardcover. 1st edition, 1st impression. See inside number sequence "10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1." Book condition: Near Fine. Mauve cloth boards with gilt titles to spine. Inside pages are in good order apart from the age related tanning to the edges of the inside pages. Dust Jacket condition: Near Fine. Price unclipped. See photograph. 500 pages. A fantasy epic fictional book.