The Crackswoman.

DAWE, (William) Carlton.

Published by Ward, Lock & Co. 1914, 1914

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FIRST EDITION. Half title, front. Orig. red embossed vertical-grained cloth, blocked & lettered in gilt; spine faded to brown & sl. worn at head & tail, small black mark to front upper hinge. Pencil inscription to half title: 'Walter Loftus, 99 Tulse Hill, SL2, London', ink signature of W. Loftus on first text leaf. Not in Glover & Greene. Hubin p.112. Down on her luck, Winifred Kestern answers a mysterious advertisement in a paper for an 'accompanist' only to be greeted by Nora, an enigmatic old school friend she has not seen in years. Once hired, Winnie finds herself performing with Nora in grand houses around London, but after each event it seems that valuable jewels have mysteriously gone missing. William Carlton Dawe, 1865-1935, Australian novelist and short-story writer who wrote over 70 titles during his career including works of adventure, romance, mystery and crime. Dawe travelled extensively and lived in Asia for a period, and the Orient featured heavily in much of his fiction. Seller Inventory # 100385

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Title: The Crackswoman.

Publisher: Ward, Lock & Co. 1914

Publication Date: 1914

Binding: Hardcover

Edition: 1st Edition

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ABA, ILAB & PBFA member. Jarndyce Antiquarian Booksellers have been selling 18th & 19th Century English books, especially first editions of English Literature and Social History since 1969 and are world leading specialists in Dickens. Our premises are opposite the British Museum in Bloomsbury, London. We publish between 4 and 6 major catalogues per annum. As traditional and professional booksellers, we prefer to develop a personal relationship with collectors - and customers via the internet.

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