Description
Author: Lawrence Block
Publisher: Random House
Publication Date: 1979
Edition: First Edition
Format: Hardcover with Dust Jacket
Condition: Very Good book in Very Good dust jacket
ISBN: 0-394-50417-8
DESCRIPTION
The Burglar Who Liked to Quote Kipling is the second novel in Lawrence Block’s acclaimed Bernie Rhodenbarr series, blending classic mystery plotting with wit, literary flair, and a deeply likable amateur sleuth. Bernie is a Manhattan bookseller and part-time burglar whose penchant for quoting Rudyard Kipling lands him in another clever, twisty murder mystery steeped in bookish humor and urban charm.
Block’s prose is brisk, smart, and playful, elevating the cozy-mystery form with sharp dialogue and cultural references that reward attentive readers. This early hardcover captures the series at its stride, when Bernie’s voice was fresh and the tone confidently set—making it especially appealing to fans of traditional detective fiction, New York–set mysteries, and character-driven crime novels.
An attractive copy of an important early Bernie Rhodenbarr title, ideal for readers who appreciate mystery with intelligence and personality.
CONDITION NOTES
Book is clean and solid with light handling wear. Dust jacket shows moderate edge wear consistent with age but remains intact and presentable. Former library markings visible, including stamp and sticker, as shown in photographs.