The Headmaster's Wager

Signed first edition, first printing of Vincent Lam's acclaimed debut novel, shortlisted for the 2012 Governor General's Literary Award. Set in Vietnam during the turbulent years leading up to and during the Vietnam War, _The Headmaster's Wager_ is a sweeping historical novel exploring family, loyalty, identity, and survival within the Chinese-Vietnamese community.

Vincent Lam is the award-winning Canadian author of _Bloodletting and Miraculous Cures_, winner of the Scotiabank Giller Prize. _The Headmaster's Wager_ received widespread critical praise for its rich historical detail and compelling storytelling.

A desirable signed Canadian first edition and an excellent addition to any collection of modern Canadian literature or Asian diaspora fiction.

Very Good hardcover in Very Good dust jacket.

- Flat signed by Vincent Lam on the title page in red marker.

- First Edition, First Printing with complete number line: 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1.

- Binding is tight and square.

- Pages are clean and unmarked.

- Light shelf wear to dust jacket and boards from normal handling.

- No writing, highlighting, or bookplates.

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