success (it seems)

[tightropegirl]

Thanks to everyone for your help! estara managed to locate a page on Amazon UK that had one copy of the book listed. Once I fell into the ruts of bureaucratic routine, suddenly everything became easy, and it went from a belated Christmas present to a guaranteed Friday arrival.

I consider learning other methods of bookstore location as a bonus. And I return to Act 3 with a lighter heart.