--- product_id: 11039685 title: "Old Books, Rare Friends: Two Literary Sleuths and Their Shared Passion" brand: "madeline b. sternleona rostenberg" price: "€ 47.72" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 9 url: https://www.desertcart.hr/products/11039685-old-books-rare-friends-two-literary-sleuths-and-their-shared store_origin: HR region: Croatia --- # Old Books, Rare Friends: Two Literary Sleuths and Their Shared Passion **Brand:** madeline b. sternleona rostenberg **Price:** € 47.72 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Old Books, Rare Friends: Two Literary Sleuths and Their Shared Passion by madeline b. sternleona rostenberg - **How much does it cost?** € 47.72 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/11039685-old-books-rare-friends-two-literary-sleuths-and-their-shared) ## Best For - madeline b. sternleona rostenberg enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted madeline b. sternleona rostenberg brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Old Books, Rare Friends: Two Literary Sleuths and Their Shared Passion ## Images ![Old Books, Rare Friends: Two Literary Sleuths and Their Shared Passion - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51mjHeQKGlL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very enjoyable reading about life in the rate book store *by N***N on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on February 18, 2022* I enjoyed how the two women alternated writing about their lives. They were always searching in attics for great finds. As they aged and it was no longer safe for them to climb up to attics they searched in basements for treasures to stock their shop and sell to famous librarians. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A treasure you won't want to put down *by P***A on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on March 6, 2010* This book was recommended to me by a friend. At first, I read a chapter and put it down; though it was interesting, I was quite busy on other books, work and life in general. When I finally picked it up again, a couple of months later, I set aside time, prioritizing, this book.I hardly had to prioritize though, as it ended up being a full day, 8+ hours of immersion while on my back patio. The book takes you through two women with different lives and yet similar passions for knowledge, history and culture, and shares the progression of them weaving their background and present into their future.Their positive attitude is present in spite of challenges, which I believe is what brings them from existing in life to complete living in life.A treasure that you won't want to put down, you may feel compelled to ration yourself a chapter or pages a day to not feel the let down at the end of the book; however, you may find yourself in spite, devouring it in a day as I did.Rest assure, I am purchasing this book for all of my closest friends as the story is not only illuminating but inspiring as well.You feel their passions; how often does that happen in any of life?You are doing yourself a disservice to not drink this memoir ala' couple in... ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Rich Legacy *by C***S on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on September 18, 2012* As a bookseller, and a lover of books, I enjoyed sharing the stories of Leona and Madeleine, and only wish I had been able to meet them. They were both brilliant women who carved a niche for themselves in the world of books and book publishing for over fifty years. I like to imagine a conversation I would have begun with them, plying them with all my questions, and begging to accompany them on their next book adventure search.Their life experiences were rich, rewarding and exciting. Their unique relationship created a synergy that propelled each woman to reach new achievements in rare book collecting and in authorship.After I finished the book, I knew this was only an introduction for me, and that now I want to track down some of their other books and delve more deeply into their discoveries. I was saddened to learn that both women have now passed. We are all richer for the extensive research legacy they left behind for us to enjoy. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.hr/products/11039685-old-books-rare-friends-two-literary-sleuths-and-their-shared](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/11039685-old-books-rare-friends-two-literary-sleuths-and-their-shared) --- *Product available on Desertcart Croatia* *Store origin: HR* *Last updated: 2026-05-20*