The Raven Waits (superb 1st edition hardback in fine dust jacket)

Oldham, June

ISBN 10: 0200726374 / ISBN 13: 9780200726375

Published by Abelard-Schuman Ltd, 1979

About this Item

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.

Seller Inventory # 12612

Bibliographic Details

• 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.

About the Author

June Oldham is the prize-winning author of more than a dozen books for children and adults. She was brought up in Lincolnshire, read English at university and has two children. June has taught in colleges of further education and enjoys walking on the moors. She is married to an actor and has lived in Yorkshire for over twenty years, where she sets many of her novels.