Hannibal Rising by Thomas Harris hardback

Hannibal Rising (First UK Edition)  Harris, Thomas.   \nPublished by William Heinemann Ltd, London, 2006. First Edition and impression. Size 9.5\"" x 6.5\"" with 323pp. This book is in very good plus condition generally, with minor bumping to the ends of the spine and light age toning to the pages, spotting to the closed edges. Gilt lettering and design on spine and front board still full and vivid. Dust jacket is in very good plus condition, protected. Original \u00A317.99 price on front flap. Vg overall.  \nHannibal Lecter emerges from the nightmare of the Eastern Front, a boy in the snow, mute, with a chain around his neck. He seems utterly alone, but he has brought his demons with him. Hannibal's uncle, a noted painter, finds him in a Soviet orphanage and brings him to France, where Hannibal will live with his uncle and his uncle's beautiful and exotic wife, Lady Murasaki. Lady Murasaki helps Hannibal to heal. With her help he flourishes, becoming the y