Published by Abelard-Schuman Ltd in 1979, here is the first hardback printing of June Oldham's THE RAVEN WAITS. Black cloth binding, white spine lettering, 127 pages, the book is in near fine condition and the dust jacket is fine.

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Title: The Raven Waits (superb 1st edition hardback in fine dust jacket)
Publisher: Abelard-Schuman Ltd
Publication Date: 1979
Language: English
ISBN 10: 0200726374
ISBN 13: 9780200726375
Binding: Hardcover
Edition: 1st Edition
Condition: Near Fine
Dust Jacket Condition: Fine

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Synopsis

Seen through the eyes of Hrethric, son of the king and heir to the throne of the Scylding Kingdom, we learn that for twelve long years the monster Grendel has laid waste to the kingdom, devouring even the mightiest of its warriors. Tonight he will claim yet another victim. The blood debt is heavy, but few are left to avenge the dead in this bitterly one-sided feud.

Already much weakened by the marauder, the kingdom is also threatened from within. The King's nephew Hrothulf plans to seize the throne. Our hero, Hrethric, is young and has yet to prove his strength. The coming of the Geat hero, Beowulf, brings new hope but also new and terrifying dangers.

First published in 1979 by Abelard-Schuman Limited.

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Takes you by the throat and shakes you (Armadillo)

... notable for superbly evoked landscape and crushing atmosphere of menace ... (THE GUARDIAN)

... frankly astonishing for the sheer force of June Oldham's imgination. The whole book is marvellous ... it's a real shocker, but it is also first rate literature. (YORKSHIRE REVIEW OF CHILDREN'S BOOKS)

Strange, mythical story set in the dim past that revolves around the epic tale of Beowulf. An unusual novel for dedicated lovers of fantasy. (MANCHESTER EVENING NEWS)

marvellously atmospheric (GLASGOW HERALD)

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