Books Tell You Why, Inc.

First US edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with bookplate on the front free end paper in alike dust-jacket.


The Body Wore Brocade is a novel written by Melville. It tells the story of an American expatriate, John Marston, who is wrongly convicted of murder and sent to prison in England. While in prison, Marston becomes allied with the prison's warden, William Willing, and learns the art of self-defense. With the help of Willing, Marston escapes from prison and returns to America, where he uses his newfound skills to fight crime.; 8vo; FSA.

Price: $40.00