Shark Island
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.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A gripping political drama set against a sun-drenched backdrop of post-colonial tension, Shark Island is a masterfully written novel by British author and politician Maurice Edelman. Published by The Book Club in London in 1967, this hardback vintage volume—complete with its original dust jacket—offers a compelling literary window into mid-century political thriller fiction. The plot provides a tense, atmospheric snapshot of life and governance on a fictional British Caribbean island, weaving a complex narrative centered on institutional power, administrative corruption, and personal morality. As the protagonist struggles to navigate the high-stakes friction between local socio-cultural realities and the rigid demands of the British government, Edelman uses his firsthand political expertise to craft an incredibly authentic, character-driven story. This vintage copy is exceptionally well-preserved, featuring a clean, unmarked interior with good page and binding condition, housed in a very good dust jacket. It is a striking and sophisticated addition for collectors of 1960s British literature, vintage political thrillers, and classic hardbacks.
Author: Maurice Edelman
Format: Hardback
Published: 1967, The Book Club
Genre: Fiction
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A gripping political drama set against a sun-drenched backdrop of post-colonial tension, Shark Island is a masterfully written novel by British author and politician Maurice Edelman. Published by The Book Club in London in 1967, this hardback vintage volume—complete with its original dust jacket—offers a compelling literary window into mid-century political thriller fiction. The plot provides a tense, atmospheric snapshot of life and governance on a fictional British Caribbean island, weaving a complex narrative centered on institutional power, administrative corruption, and personal morality. As the protagonist struggles to navigate the high-stakes friction between local socio-cultural realities and the rigid demands of the British government, Edelman uses his firsthand political expertise to craft an incredibly authentic, character-driven story. This vintage copy is exceptionally well-preserved, featuring a clean, unmarked interior with good page and binding condition, housed in a very good dust jacket. It is a striking and sophisticated addition for collectors of 1960s British literature, vintage political thrillers, and classic hardbacks.