The Valley Captives

R. Macaulay

Published by John Murray, London, 1911

About this Item

Book Condition, Fine: An unread copy that remains in close to perfect condition. A dent and faint marks to the spine are the sole blemishes to otherwise clean clothbound boards, all decorative borders and lettering in excellent shape. Top of text block dust stained, very light spots of foxing, but mostly clean with well-preserved page edges for book's age. Dog-eared page (31), but otherwise clean and tidy pages, all tightly bound.

A first edition hardback including the original ?With the Author?s Compliments? slip, enhancing provenance and collectibility beyond a standard first printing. Presentation slips rarely survive with the book, making this a more desirable example for collectors of Rose Macaulay?s work and early twentieth-century British fiction.

This novel reflects Macaulay?s characteristic blend of wit, moral inquiry, and social observation. Through sharply drawn characters and controlled prose, she explores themes of belief, disillusionment, and the tension between idealism and reality. Subtle in irony yet serious in intent, the book stands as a thoughtful example of Macaulay?s distinctive narrative voice.

Seller Inventory # 3127 RM SE

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Valley Captives
• Publisher: John Murray, London
• Publication Date: 1911
• Language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Fine
• Seller catalogs:
  • 1st Edition