Half-French with an agile, inquiring mind, Rosemary Lewis cannot help being out of the ordinary in Thurston, the Cumbrian market town where she grows up between the wars. An early, bruising failure in love drives her inwards to the solace of books until she meets Edgar – vigorous, down to earth and determined to win her. Charting their life together, this powerful novel probes with exceptional acuity the heights and tortured depths of a bond that becomes a shackle.
Near fine first edition with slight yellowing to page edges and bruising to top of spine. In an unclipped dust jacket with small scuffs to top and bottom edges.
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Near fine first edition with slight yellowing to page edges and bruising to top of spine. In an unclipped dust jacket with small scuffs to top and bottom edges.
All of our books that a have dust wrapper are covered in clear protective, removable film and are packed professionally in bubble wrap and a box for shipping so that they reach you in perfect condition.
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