1991 "First Edition" stated; autographed by Peter Carey inside front; The Franklin Library publishers; hardbound in leather boards; very good as-new condition; no dust jacket or slipcase issued.
 
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The Tax Inspector by Peter Carey is an engaging novel about a small Australian town and the people who live there. Focusing on the tumultuous relationship between a single mother and a tax inspector, the novel explores themes of justice, morality and family. With vivid characters and a compelling narrative, The Tax Inspector is a powerful, thought-provoking read that will capture readers' attention from start to finish.