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First edition/first printing, in Very Good condition, with sun-faded spine slightly fallen in in about Nearly Fine dust-jacket. From the collection of Betty Anderson, legendary art director of publisher Knopf in the late 20th century as evidenced by her (small and unobtrusive) inventory number.

Mervyn Jones' epic novel tells the story of the young nobleman, Richard de Clare, and his disastrous love affair with the beautiful Isabella. As Richard travels from one kingdom to the next, he is constantly pursued by Isabella's brothers, who want to marry her off to one of them. Richard's passion for Isabella only grows, but it is not enough to keep him from being captured and imprisoned on several occasions. Ultimately, Isabella's love for Richard is stronger than her brothers' hatred, and they are able to marry in secret.; 8vo; FSA.