A Few Flowers For Shiner
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Edition: First Edition
Condition remarks:
Book: Good , ex-library
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: Ex-library with usual markings
A gripping work of crime fiction, A Few Flowers for Shiner chronicles the gritty underworld adventures of its tenacious protagonist as he navigates a dangerous landscape of criminals, loyalties, and moral ambiguity in post-war Britain. Richard Llewellyn, best known for his sweeping Welsh saga How Green Was My Valley, demonstrates here a sharp versatility, delivering a taut, fast-paced narrative driven by razor-sharp dialogue and atmospheric tension. The story uncovers the brutal realities lurking beneath the surface of ordinary life, presenting a cast of vivid, morally complex characters whose fates intertwine with dark and often violent consequences. Written with Llewellyn's characteristic economy and wit, the novel illustrates his mastery of tone, balancing moments of dark humor with genuine menace to keep readers firmly in its grip.
Author: Richard Llewellyn
Format: Hardback
Published: 1950, Michael Joseph
Edition: First Edition
Condition remarks:
Book: Good , ex-library
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: Ex-library with usual markings
A gripping work of crime fiction, A Few Flowers for Shiner chronicles the gritty underworld adventures of its tenacious protagonist as he navigates a dangerous landscape of criminals, loyalties, and moral ambiguity in post-war Britain. Richard Llewellyn, best known for his sweeping Welsh saga How Green Was My Valley, demonstrates here a sharp versatility, delivering a taut, fast-paced narrative driven by razor-sharp dialogue and atmospheric tension. The story uncovers the brutal realities lurking beneath the surface of ordinary life, presenting a cast of vivid, morally complex characters whose fates intertwine with dark and often violent consequences. Written with Llewellyn's characteristic economy and wit, the novel illustrates his mastery of tone, balancing moments of dark humor with genuine menace to keep readers firmly in its grip.