The Purple Rain by H. E. Bates - First Edition, Michael Jospeh, 1947. This item is unavailable.The Purple Rain by H. E. Bates - First Edition, Michael Jospeh, 1947

A fantastic first edition of The Purple Rain by H. E. Bates! Full of mounting suspense and masterly characterisation, Bates's popular wartime novel tells the story of three very different men who, after their aircraft crashes, are forced to trek across the Burmese wilderness to safety. Add a pop of pleasing purple to your bookshelf with this wonderful vintage book! Title: The Purple Rain Author: H. E. Bates Publisher: Michael Jospeh Publication Date: 1947 Format: Hardcover Condition: This book is in good condition for its age with minor board marking and endpaper inscriptions with foxing.