The Reader – Bernhard Schlink – First and 35 similar items

Offered here is this Soft Cover First Vintage International Edition of The Reader, by Bernhard Schlink. It has a copyright date of 1998 and was translated by Carol Brown Janeway. It is in particularly good condition, with only some light dust and a few light stains and scuffs on the cover. The spine and binding are holding well, and all 218 pages are intact and in good condition. This was a number one national best seller. It is an interesting read, in great condition… Hailed for its coiled eroticism and the moral claims it makes upon the reader, this mesmerizing novel is a story of love and secrets, horror, and compassion, unfolding against the haunted landscape of postwar Germany. When he falls ill on his way home from school, fifteen-year-old Michael Berg is rescued by Hanna, a woman twice his age. In time she becomes his lover. She enthralls him with her passion but puzzles him with her odd silences. Then she inexplicably disappears. When Michael next sees her, he is a young law student and Hanna is on trial for a hideous crime. But as he watcher her refuse to defend herself, Michael gradually realizes that his former lover may be guarding a secret she considers more shameful than murder… The Reader – Bernhard Schlink – First Vintage International Edition – 1998 –Soft Click images to enlarge Description Offered here is this Soft Cover First Vintage International Edition of The Reader, by Bernhard Schlink. It has a copyright date of 1998 and was translated by Carol Brown Janeway. It is in particularly good condition, with only some light dust and a few light stains and scuffs on the cover. The spine and binding are holding well, and all 218 pages are intact and in good condition. This was a number one national best seller. It is an interesting read, in great condition… Hailed for its coiled eroticism and the moral claims it makes upon the reader, this mesmerizing novel is a story of love and secrets, horror, and compassion, unfolding against the haunted landscape of postwar Germany. When he falls ill on his way home from school, fifteen-year-old Michael Berg is rescued by Hanna, a woman twice his age. In time she becomes his lover. She enthralls him with her passion but puzzles him with her odd silences. Then she inexplicably disappears. When Michael next sees her, he is a young law student and Hanna is on trial for a hideous crime. But as he watcher her refuse to defend herself, Michael gradually realizes that his former lover may be guarding a secret she considers more shameful than murder… Payment Buyer is to pay for all shipping costs and must pay for their item or contact the seller to make other arrangements within 5 Days of the end of the auction. We accept e-checks and credit cards via paypal. We charge actual USPS shipping cost based on package weight and/or package size. Items generally ship within 2 days of receipt of cleared payment. Domestic Shipments: USPS Priority Mail--2-3 business days USPS First Class Mail--2-5 business days USPS Parcel Post--2-9 Business days International Shipments: First Class (Under 4 lbs) can take up to 4 weeks. Priority Mail (Over 4 lbs) 6-10 business days We gladly combine shipping of multiple items. Please feel free to email me with any questions you may have about one of my listings. I try to answer questions as soon as possible, and almost always the same day. Images sell! Get Supersized Images Free Image Hosting Create your brand with Auctiva's Customizable Templates. Attention Sellers - Get Templates Image Hosting, Scheduling at Auctiva.com. Track Page Views With Auctiva's FREE Counter