Time Will Darken It

William Maxwell

When Austin King entertains some distant relatives he unwittingly sets in motion events that will threaten his marriage, his law practice and his standing in the community. Austin's eagerness to please his foster cousin Nora is mistaken for other motives, especially since Nora is besotted with him.

VG condition, some internal creasing on a small number og pages

ISBN 1860465544   wt 244g

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Postage for  UK Buyers

To keep postage costs to a minimum books are usually sent via the cheapest method available (2nd class within the UK)- if you prefer an alternative method of delivery (such as recorded delivery) please enquire for a revised quote

Please also remember that UK postage prices are now quite complicated (large letters and parcels etc) I sometimes dont know what the final postage cost will be (until it is packed). I will quote an estimated p&p which includes packaging materials & other costs. If it ends up being a little cheaper or more expensive than expected I generally ignore. For large differences I may give a refund.

Postage for non UK buyers 

I now routinely only offer items for sale within Europe and only if delivered using AIRMAIL (delivery time 2-6 days) Potential buyers from outside Europe please contact me for estimated postage costs - once again I only use airmail since surface mail usually takes 6-8 weeks to arrive. Leaving feedback is a good way of letting me know the item has arrived safely

Combined postage

I always combine postage for multiple purchases and will pass the savings on to you. This can be significant - unless combined weight is above 1kg (and 2nd class postage is no longer possible). Above 1.25kg it is cheaper to send using Standard Parcels. 

Other Info 

I always obtain proof of postage for items I send- if it ends up lost or delayed in transit it really is not my fault! leaving negative feedback for this reason is completley unreasonable - far better to contact me and I will try and obtain a refund from the Post Office (may take a few weeks)

Please also note that E BAY is not my life - I have a full time job & family and can only 'do E-bay' a couple of days a week - usually on a Thursday or a Saturday. If I dont send out an invoice straight away or reply to an e-mail promptly - dont be offended. I do however promise to post all books within one week of my receiving payment. The flipside of this is that I also appreciate you have busy lives to lead and will not normally hassle you by sending out late payment e-mails until 2 weeks after purchase date.

Condition of books

Its in my interest to be as honest as possible about the condition of any book I sell - significant defects will be described using standard book trade jargon. The level of detail I use differs whether the item is collectible, valuable or just a trade paperback to be read and enjoyed (I won't waste my time describing in detail a cheap mass produced paperback).

If condition is critical to you please email for more details (or photographs) 

Mint - as new

Fine - almost as new,  slight signs of use or shelf wear.  A Fine Dustjacket has no tears and only minimal  rubbing to edges

VG - Very Good condition - this is usually relative to age and 'expected condition'. Item will have no major defects (other than those described). May have a small inscription from a previous owner. A VG Dustjacket may have rubbing to edges and some creasing.

Good - acceptible condition for its age - if its a paperback it will have creases to cover or spine. Book will be intact with tight spine but pages may be yellowed with age. A Good Dustjacket will be intact but will probably have tears and creases or be chipped - It may also be sun faded

Reference / reading copy - Intact and useable but showing major signs of ageing or usage  - however still useful as a reading or a reference copy - too good to throw away - will usually have a low starting price

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