"For the past fifteen years thousands of readers have thrilled to the adventures of the Stormy Petrel, of Count Jasper and his troop of Black Riders, of Far Away Moses and of the young and lively Anastasia, Duchess of Ornowitza. Many have wondered what, later events befell these splendid characters and it is for this reason that Violet Needham has written Richard and the Golden Horse Shoe, This story tells of equally thrilling adventures, of plot and counterplot within the Empire, of sudden and hasty journeys, of pursuits and of escapes. A rebel party is planning to supplant Anastasia by the young Count Tancred Feradio. In this they are opposed not only by the Stormy Petrel himself but by young Richard, son of the Count Jasper who was once the Stormy Petrel's sworn enemy. The story of the adventures Richard encounters while bringing a message, vital to the safety of the Empire, through the lines of the enemy, makes inspired reading."
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Seller: Book Haven, Wellington, WLG, New Zealand
Paperback. Condition: Fine. Joyce Bruce (illustrator). Seller Inventory # 1556453
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Seller: Adelaide Booksellers, Clarence Gardens, SA, Australia
Condition: Near Fine. Joyce Bruce (illustrator). 1st thus. Octavo Size [approx 15.5 x 22.8cm]. Near Fine condition - glossy card covers. Includes 'The Storym Petrel Series' by Hilary Clare and an essay 'The Villainy in Violet Needham' by Richard A. H. Cheffins. Contains the complete and unabridge text of the original including the black & white illustrations by Joyce Bruce. Robust, professional packaging and tracking provided for all parcels. 218 pages. The eighth book in the Stormy Petrel series. Seller Inventory # 329950
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Seller: Edinburgh Books, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: Very Good Plus. Bruce, Joyce (illustrator). New Edition. 2008. 218pp. New edition (including 3 pages concerning errors that appeared in the first edition), a further page about the publisher, and black and white illustrations by Joyce Bruce. Violet Needham (1876-1967) was a popular children's author, best known for her 'Stormy Petrel' or 'Empire' series. 'Richard and the Golden Horse Shoe' is one from this series and the styory tells of thirilling adventures, plot and counterplot within the Empire, of sudden and hasty journeys, of pursuits and escapes. This paperback edition is in excellent condition with just light wear to corners. The contents are tight and clean with no inscription. Seller Inventory # ChildNeedham01a
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Seller: Stella & Rose's Books, PBFA, Tintern, MON, United Kingdom
Softcover. Condition: Fine. No Jacket. Bruce, Joyce (illustrator). First edition. 1st thus 2008. Nearly fine condition. Card wraps. B/w illustrations. Complete and unabridged. Minimal rubbing to corners. Contents look unread. Packaged with care and promptly dispatched! Seller Inventory # 1328216
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Seller: Edinburgh Books, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: Near Fine. Joyce, Bruce (illustrator). New Edition. 2008. 218pp. New edition with new, introductory, material. Black and white illustrations by Joyce Bruce. Violet Needham (1876-1967) was a popular children's author, best known for her 'Stormy Petrel' or 'Empire' series. 'The Secret of the White Peacock' is one from this series set in Violet Needham's unique, romantic world of make-believe. This paperback edition is in excellent condition with just light wear to corners. The contents are tight and clean with no inscription. Seller Inventory # hChildNeedham02
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Seller: Caerwen Books, Forrestfield, WA, Australia
Trade Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Joyce Bruce (illustrator). Used copy with an uncreased spine. Has slight corner wear and a name in ink to the opening page. 2nd only printing of this scarce book. Now reproduced unabridged and with all the original illustrations. Where possible small books will have postage reduced. Seller Inventory # 040280
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Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: Fine. Joyce Bruce (illustrator). Seller Inventory # GOR012378450
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