Idle Exile (12 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No dustjacket as issued. Minor wear & light foxing to boards with previous owners name on front board. Previous owners name on half title page. Pages toning with age. Text is unmarked.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book features the fictional story of 19th-century country girl Bessie Sweetapple, who seeks to discover the secret wish of her heart. In the wake of an encounter with the ruthless Jonas Teague, Bessie embarks on a superstitious "wishing" ritual at the ancient St. Aldhelms Chapel in the Dorset countryside of England. Set against the backdrop of the Napoleonic Wars and historical events such as the Battle of Badajoz, the novel follows Bessie's struggles with love and desire as she navigates the social conventions of her time. Along the way, readers witness the transformation and strength of women as they confront the challenges of their era. The author weaves a rich tapestry of historical detail and evocative prose, inviting readers into a bygone world where superstition, romance, and the search for personal fulfillment collide. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a collection of short stories set in 19th century India. The author provides unique insight into the lives of the British who lived and worked in the country at that time. Many of the stories have a strong element of the supernatural and offer a fascinating insight into the Victorian psyche. The author's vivid descriptions of the sights, sounds, and smells of India bring the country to life for the reader. The stories are well-written and engaging, making this book a must-read for anyone interested in the history of British India or in classic ghost stories. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

Tall octavo, pp. [1-4] [1] 2-134 [134-140: blank] [note: last three leaves are blanks; second and third used as rear free endpaper and rear paste-down], original decorated tan cloth, front and spine panels stamped in brown, all edges untrimmed. First U.S. edition. Romantic adventure novel set during the Napoleonic wars in Spain; involves press gangs and smugglers, among other things. The author also wrote children's and historical fiction, as well as stories with Indian settings. Number 21 in the "Unknown Library." No copy of a UK edition is recorded by COPAC. OCLC records two copies of this Cassell edition. Copies of these "Unknown" and "Pseudonym" Library titles are getting harder to find. Not in Wolff. Cloth just a bit dusty, a near fine copy. Very scarce. (#113577).…