--- product_id: 11361473 title: "The Tightrope Walker" price: "₩25422" currency: KRW in_stock: true reviews_count: 12 url: https://www.desertcart.kr/products/11361473-the-tightrope-walker store_origin: KR region: South Korea --- # The Tightrope Walker **Price:** ₩25422 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Tightrope Walker - **How much does it cost?** ₩25422 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.kr](https://www.desertcart.kr/products/11361473-the-tightrope-walker) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The Tightrope Walker [Gilman, Dorothy] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Tightrope Walker Review: Loved this book! - I have read other books by Dorothy Gilman and have enjoyed them, but this one gripped, and I couldn't put it down until I found out what happened to everyone in the story. Review: Wow! What a find! - I've read all the Mrs. Pollifax books several times (except for the Hong Kong Buddha, which was too violent), but I'd never read this one. A few pages in, I thought, how did Gilman suddenly become this good a writer? I mean, I love Mrs. Pollifax, but I wouldn't call it great writing. Then, around page 30, I remembered Caravan, which I did consider great writing, and I got it. This book, and Caravan, are written in the first person. This narrator is brilliant and funny in a way Gilman couldn't pull off in the third person. And her most annoying trait as a writer--her overuse of adverbs--disappears in this narrative. I usually don't like violent books, but the violence in this one--because of the narrator's voice, and her willingness to fight back like a Model Mugging graduate--leaves me feeling inspired. And I didn't fit the clues together--I was surprised by the resolution, which is unusual for me in this kind of mystery. All in all, a wonderful use of an evening. Hurray for Kindle! ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #71,784 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #227 in Traditional Detective Mysteries (Books) #766 in Women Sleuths (Books) #1,846 in Suspense Thrillers | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (742) | | Dimensions | 4.09 x 0.59 x 6.77 inches | | Edition | Standard Edition | | ISBN-10 | 0449211770 | | ISBN-13 | 978-0449211779 | | Item Weight | 4.4 ounces | | Language | English | | Print length | 224 pages | | Publication date | October 12, 1986 | | Publisher | Fawcett | ## Images ![The Tightrope Walker - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81zlPigVwcL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Loved this book! *by A***R on August 17, 2025* I have read other books by Dorothy Gilman and have enjoyed them, but this one gripped, and I couldn't put it down until I found out what happened to everyone in the story. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wow! What a find! *by M***A on November 5, 2015* I've read all the Mrs. Pollifax books several times (except for the Hong Kong Buddha, which was too violent), but I'd never read this one. A few pages in, I thought, how did Gilman suddenly become this good a writer? I mean, I love Mrs. Pollifax, but I wouldn't call it great writing. Then, around page 30, I remembered Caravan, which I did consider great writing, and I got it. This book, and Caravan, are written in the first person. This narrator is brilliant and funny in a way Gilman couldn't pull off in the third person. And her most annoying trait as a writer--her overuse of adverbs--disappears in this narrative. I usually don't like violent books, but the violence in this one--because of the narrator's voice, and her willingness to fight back like a Model Mugging graduate--leaves me feeling inspired. And I didn't fit the clues together--I was surprised by the resolution, which is unusual for me in this kind of mystery. All in all, a wonderful use of an evening. Hurray for Kindle! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good old time Gilman *by G***M on April 29, 2023* Good old fashioned story. No electronics. A hurdy Gurdie (music box) is a main device. Strong young woman character gets her life together while solving an old murder mystery, and making surprising friends. Similar to other Gilman stories. Last known Gilman book (she wrote Mrs Pollifax series) I hadn’t read; I’m sad… --- ## 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.kr/products/11361473-the-tightrope-walker](https://www.desertcart.kr/products/11361473-the-tightrope-walker) --- *Product available on Desertcart South Korea* *Store origin: KR* *Last updated: 2026-04-29*