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30 December 2009 16:33
Subject: Book Inquiry
Hello,
I'm emailing to see if any of your wonderful staff can help with a book inquiry. I'm afraid I don't have a lot to go on but I'm told you're very good, so here goes. It was my nephew that mentioned it, apparently it's about a magician that goes by the name of Harry. That's pretty much all I have I'm afraid. I remember something about pots and rowing but that's all.
Sadly, I can't contact my nephew directly due to a court order.
Many thanks in advance,
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Hilary Sledge, Writer
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30 December 2009 17:18
Re: Book Inquiry
Dear Hilary
Thank you for your enquiry regarding a book that your nephew mentioned. The only story that we know containing a magician called Harry, is the Harry Potter series of books written by JK Rowling. Could this be what you are looking for?
Regards
Amanda
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30 December 2009 22:29
Re: Book Inquiry
Amanda,
Many thanks for the response. That would make sense, hence the rowing and pot things I remembered (albeit wrongly). Two more questions, sorry.
1) Are these books hard to get hold of?
2) Are they suitable for a boy as young as twenty?
Regards,
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Hilary Sledge, Writer
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31 December 2009 10:02
Re: Book Inquiry
Dear Hilary
The books are not difficult to get hold off, in fact they are widely available. As for their suitability, the age range in which they are kept is 9 - 12 years. But both adults and children alike read them. The adult versions are the same as the children's but have different covers, which is the only difference between them.
Any local Waterstone's will have the books in stock and will be delighted to help you, or you can shop online at www.waterstones.com
I do hope that this is of help to you.
Kind regards
Amanda
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1 January 2010 08:55
Re: Book Inquiry
Amanda,
Thank you very much for all your help. I wonder if it would be possible for you to hold two copies of each Harry Pot title for me until Wednesday? I'm a bit worried that the books might start flying off the shelves, as my nephew seems rather trendy and before his time. Usually after he gets into something the rest of the country follows (well, that's how it feels). Don't be surprised if they suddenly take off!
I want two copies so that when I next manage to see him we have something to discuss. Though, obviously I'll have to figure out a way of getting copies of the books to him.
One last thing, can I order books into your store? I don't trust the website. I'm trying to locate a book called, 'How to Open Locks without Keys or Picks' (ISBN: 9780873641920).
Again, many thanks and happy new year,
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Hilary Sledge, Writer
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2 January 2010 10:23
Re: Book Inquiry
Dear Hilary
I have reserved 2 copies of each of the books for you - one set of books being a complete boxed set which will make it a nice gift for your nephew. The books will be kept on the first floor in our customer order cupboard under your name until Thursday of next week.
With regards to the other book that you wanted, 'How to open locks without keys or picks'. The book does appear to be in print and is an american title, but unforutnately it is not something that we can order for you as we do not deal with that particular wholesaler in the States, so I am afraid you will have to order it directly from the internet.
Kind Regards
Amanda
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2 January 2010 19:17
Re: Book Inquiry
Amanda,
Thanks again. I shall pop in Wednesday. Do you have any books on lock picking that I might be able to order through you? I don't trust online shops as they want to steal your money and build wars with it!
Regards,
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Hilary Sledge, Writer
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3 January 2010 16:28
Re: Book Inquiry
Hilary
When you come in on Wednesday you can ask a bookseller to show you what is possible for us to order. There are a few books on lock picking, but you need to be sure of the book that you really want, because when you place an order for it we need to take payment in advance and it becomes a firm sale order.
Regards
Amanda
