The Lofty, isolated Darracott Place is beset with tragedy.
And when the contemptible Lord Darracot's eldest son meets an awful death, the family are left with no other choice than to invite mysterious heir apparent Hugo to stay.
When the handsome young man arrives, their suspicions seem to be confirmed: he is unsophisticated and unworldly. The family resolve to help educate him.
But as time goes on, will the Darracotts learn there's more to Hugo than meets the eye?
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Near-fine first edition with some foxing along the page edges and a slight lean in the spine. There are small signs of bumping to the top and the bottom of the spine. In a near-fine, unclipped dust jacket with bruising to the bottom of the spine and some small tears to the top of the spine.
This book is located in our Brighton store and may take longer for delivery.
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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