Thunder Heights by Phyllis A. Whitney Gothic Suspense 1960 Collectible RARE Book

Thunder Heights by Phyllis A. Whitney Gothic Suspense 1960 Collectible RARE Book. c.1960. Rare, vintage book--even hard to find in thrift stores, used book shops, online, consignment shops or at product. Spine has no creasing, book was never used or read. Book has no dog-ears, marks or tears. Cover and pages are tight. Excellent vintage condition. Slight yellowing around page edges due to age of the book. The inside front cover has an ownership sticker on it, but in no way does this affect the usability of the book. Cover shows some shelf wear as the book was shuffled around from time to time on the shelf. Stored in a cool dry place. Comes from a smoke-free/pet-free home. NOTE: BOOK SHOWN IS A STOCK PHOTO TO SHOW THE EXACT COVER VERSION OF THIS BOOK YOU WILL RECEIVE. About "Thunder Heights": Years ago Camilla King's mother died under mysterious circumstances at Thunder Heights, a gloomy, menacing old Gothic mansion along the banks of the Hudson River. Camilla's father, now dead, had always forbuyden her to set foot within Thunder Heights' forlooking walls, but when her ailing grandfather now summoned her, Camilla went eagerly, hoping to find a home and a family again. What she found in this nest of bitter rivalries, enduring hates and constant dangers was that the same fate that had befallen her mother was being readied for her! About Phyllis A. Whitney: Phyllis Ayame Whitney (1903 – 2008) was an American mystery writer. Rare for her genre, she wrote mysteries for both the juvenile and the adult markets, many of which feature exotic locations. A review in The New York Times once dubbed her "The Queen of the American Gothics". She was born in Japan to American parents and spent her early years in Asia. Whitney wrote more than seventy novels. In 1961, her book The Mystery of the Haunted Pool won an Edgar Award from the Mystery Writers of America for Best Juvenile novel, and she duplicated the honor in 1964, for The Mystery of the Hidden Hand. In 1988, the MWA gave her a Grand Master Award for lifetime achievement. Whitney died of pneumonia on February 8, 2008, aged 104. RETURN POLICY--NO RETURNS ACCEPTED, please ask questions beforehand. I ship to the USA only! No overseas or foreign shipping except via eCRATER's Global Shipping Program. I ship cheapest way possible, via United States Post Office Parcel Post or UPS Ground, depending which is cheaper. If you'd like special insurance please ask. I can then ship via UPS and they will add the special insurance to their shipping costs.