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Riveting mystery concerning the search for a missing collection of rare books. Includes fascinating information about explorer Richard Burton and his involvement in the Civil War.
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An excellent read, with a well developed plot. Cliff Janeway is a former cop turned bookseller. His purchase of a rare signed first edition leads to a search for an unpublished journal and an entire library of equally rare volumes. But the search turns violent as it becomes clear that someone else doesn't want them found...

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The 3rd Cliff Janeway book. I think these books just keep on getting better. If you are new to this series, start with the 1st one, Booked To Die! If tightly woven, well-developed crime novels are one of your genres, give this series a try!

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I love this series. Mixed in with the mysteries is a good deal of inside info on book trading but, it isn't presented in a dry text book kind of way.
Linda S. (dragonlady) reviewed The Bookman's Promise (Cliff Janeway, Bk 3) on + 94 more book reviews
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A perfect book for those who love books! Cliff Janeway is an intelligent ex-cop who solves "book" mysteries. You'll learn a lot about the book collecting trade as well.