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Shibumi by Trevanian (Paperback / softback)
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Title: Shibumi. Author: Trevanian. Subtitle: A Novel. Format: Paperback. Release Date: 10/05/2005. Publisher: Random House Inc. Genre: Fiction. Item Weight: 335g.
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Nicholai Hel is the world s most wanted man. Born in Shanghai during the chaos of World War I, he is the son of an aristocratic Russian mother and a mysterious German father and is the protege of a Japanese Go master. Hel survived the destruction of Hiroshima to emerge as the world s most artful lover and its most accomplished and well-paid assassin. Hel is a genius, a mystic, and a master of language and culture, and his secret is his determination to attain a rare kind of personal excellence, a state of effortless perfection kwn only as <i>shibumi.</i> Now living in an isolated mountain fortress with his exquisite mistress, Hel is unwillingly drawn back into the life he d tried to leave behind when a beautiful young stranger arrives at his door, seeking help and refuge. It soon becomes clear that Hel is being tracked by his most sinister enemy a supermolith of international espionage kwn only as the Mother Company. The battle lines are drawn: ruthless power and corruption on one side, and on the other . . . <i>shibumi</i>.Product Identifiers
PublisherRandom House USA Inc, Random House Inc
ISBN-101400098033
ISBN-139781400098033
eBay Product ID (ePID)170052390
Product Key Features
AuthorTrevanian
FormatTrade Paperback (Us) ,Unsewn / Adhesive Bound, Paperback / Softback
LanguageEnglish
TopicCrime, Thriller & Adventure
GenreCrime, Thriller & Adventure
Dimensions
Weight372g
Height202mm
Width146mm
Additional Product Features
Place of PublicationNew York
Spine28mm
Author BiographyTrevanian s books have been translated into more than fourteen languages and have sold millions of copies worldwide. He lives in the French Basque mountains. His new novel, <i>The Crazyladies of Pearl Street</i>, will be released in hardcover in June 2005.
Out-Of-Print Date30/11/2015
Country of PublicationUnited States
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- 18 Sep, 2022
So far so good
I have read two of these and so far the books are in good shape and are great reads.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 04 Nov, 2020
It's all about karma.
Read Shibumi over 40 years ago. It's still enjoyable today.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 08 Jun, 2017
better than 5 stars....book is what i consider a "bible" in my library
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 26 Jun, 2018
One of the best books I’ve read
Interesting and intriguing novel that’s hard to put downVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 30 Jun, 2021
Outstanding book
Great book! Keeps your attention and is well written. Well done.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 01 May, 2020
Suspenseful tale.....holds your attention.
Re-read. Was good in the 80's....still is.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 09 Nov, 2016
Trevanian
The content just did not pull me into the story.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
