Dirk Bogarde - A Period of Adjustment

London, Viking, 1994. First edition. Cloth. A flawless, first edition copy of Dirk Bogarde's fifth novel, 'A Period of Adjustment', in the original dust wrapper and signed by the author. A sequel to Jericho, this work follows main character William Caldicott who is still reeling from the breakdown of his marriage and the death of his brother. Finding himself now in southern France with his young son, Caldicott adjusts to his new life and attempts to uncover the mystery of his brother's disappearance. This copy is in the original unclipped dust wrapper and signed by the author to the title page. Sir Dirk Bogarde (1921-1999) was an English actor, screenwriter, and novelist. During his writing career, he wrote seven best-selling volumes of memoirs and six novels.This copy came from the library at Julians Park, Hertfordshire, the previous home of Audrey Pleydell-Bouverie (1902-1968). She was an English socialite and through her mother was the illegitimate granddaughter of King Edward VII. In the publisher's original cloth binding. Externally, excellent, with no discernible shelf wear. Unclipped dust wrapper is lovely and bright. Author's signature to the title page. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright and clean. Fine . Ill.: Not Stated. Fine/Fine.

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