Paper Butterfly: A Mei Wang Mystery by Diane Wei Liang (1st Ed., 2009, HC)

Description: Product Details Paper Butterfly: A Mei Wang Mystery by Diane Wei Liang (First Edition, 2009, HC) EAN: 9781416549574 ISBN: 1416549579 Publisher: Simon & Schuster First Edition: 2009, Hardcover Product Dimensions: 1 x 9.2 x 6.1 inches Pages: 240 Language: English BOOK OVERVIEW PRAISE FOR DIANE WEI LIANG'S THE EYE OF JADE "It's hardly surprising that this beautifully turned novel about a strong-willed Chinese woman working as a private investigator in Beijing is such a delighte This is a provocative, intriguing and accomplished piece of writing." -Barry Forshaw, author of The Rough Guide to Crime Fiction "[Diane Wei Liang] evokes Beijing beautifully and her excellent novel is crammed with fascinating detail." -Daily Telegraph "[E]xceptionally readable, stylish and well-paced... the plot unravels with rare confidence." -The Age (Melbournel "[A]n impressive debut." -Publishers Weekly "An exquisitely written book, with the added bonus of a great plot and an engaging leading lady." -The Sun Herald (Sydney! ABOUT THE AUTHOR Diane was born in Beijing and spent part of her childhood with her parents in a labour camp in a remote region of China. She has a BA from Peking University and a MBA and a Ph.D from Carnegie Mellon University. She was a former award-winning business professor in the USA and the UK. Diane is the author of a memior, LAKE WITH NO NAME, and two novels featuring Beijing private detective Mei Wang: THE EYE OF JADE and PAPER BUTTERFLY. Her novels have been translated into 23 languages and published in 28 countries and territories. THE EYE OF JADE was shortlisted for The Shamus Award for Best First P.I. Novel. Diane is a commentator on China and appears regularly on the BBC, Sky News, Channel 4 and ITV. She has written for The Times, Prospect Magazine and The Financial Times. She is a contributor for Conde Nast Traveler. She lives in London. Product Condition Please read the store's product description, review images of the item for sale for accurate details, and ask questions when in doubt before purchasing the item. Very Good: All pages and the cover are intact (including the dust cover, if applicable) and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine may show signs of wear. Some books, "but not all books," may include inscriptions or dedications. May show developing signs of foxing due to age and or quality of paper used. What makes a book or item collectible? Factors include first printing, first editions, author signatures, famous ownership, unique aesthetic elements, and the book's age and condition. Remember that rarity and collectibility are subjective. What one collector deems rare may not hold the same value for another! Return Policy All sales of collectible items are final. Due to their unique nature, we do not accept returns or exchanges. Please review product details and ask questions before making a purchase. For non-collectible and free returns paid by the seller items, returns are accepted within 30 days of purchase. A 15% restocking fee applies, and the item must be returned in original condition with all packaging and accessories. Refunds are issued within five to seven business days of receiving the returned item. Feedback Policy Dimittas Home Book Collection eBay feedback is automatically generated after leaving positive feedback. Thank you so much.

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