Book #103386

Thursday's Child - 1st Edition/1st Printing

Faith Baldwin

Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket
Edition: First Edition; First Printing
Publisher: New York: Holt Rinehart & Winston, 1976.

Price: $50.00

A Near Fine first printing of the first edition in alike dust-jacket.

Baldwin's novel tells the story of two sisters, Caddy and Thalia, who are born on Thursday and must contend with the expectations and limitations that come with that day. Caddy is the more privileged of the two, and is expected to marry well and take care of her family. Thalia is a hardworking but low-class girl who is often left out of the conversations between the adults in her life. When Caddy becomes pregnant, she is forced to confront the expectations of her society and decide what she wants for her daughter.; 8vo; $7.00.