Alice and Claude Askew - The Tempting of Paul Chester

London, The Literary Press, 1920 . Cloth. A smart copy of Alice and Paul Askew's novel about young politician Paul Askew, who 'must prove himself noble or base', and 'the temptress who lures him on&apos. A smart copy of this novel of political intrigue from husband and wife authors Alice and Claude Askew, British authors who together wrote over ninety novels between 1904 and 1918&apos.In the publisher's original dust wrapper, price unclipped.First published in 1908, the novel follows young rising political star Paul Chester, who enters into an illicit and ill-fated affair with the wife of a Peer.Pencil inscription to half title. In the publisher's original cloth binding, with price unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, excellent. Bumping to back strip head, with light shelf wear to back strip tail. Significant marks to back strip and front wrap of dust wrapper. Small losses to rear wrap and back strip head and tail. Significant closed tear to back strip and front wrap repaired with tape to dust wrapper reverse. Significant section to tail of front wrap detached, but present. Internally, firmly bound. Inscription to half title. Pages clean and bright. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: None. Very Good Indeed/Good.

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