Author: Barnard Balogh
Title: The Lady of the Fjords
Description: London, Rider & Co. 1937 . First edition. Paperback. A proof copy of this vanishingly scarce novel telling the astonishing story of a Norwegian Antarctic explorer, written by Barnard Balogh. Proof copy, with a note to the front endpaper reading 'With Compliments. To be published: 4th January, 1937&apos. Bound in the publisher's original paperback binding, with the original, unclipped dust wrapper.Written by Bernard Balogh, this exciting novel tells the story of Bjorn Bjornson, a young and courageous Norwegian sea captain who finds himself injured following a fight with a polar bear. Bjornson ends up receiving a daring brain operation to save his life, which somehow transports him to the world of Valhalla, where he meets and falls in love with Nise, the Lady of the Fjords.This wondrous tale explores the idea of reincarnation through ancient Viking legend.  In the publisher's original brown paperback binding, with the original, unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, excellent, with minor shelf wear and a 'Proof Copy' label adhered to the front endpaper. Dust wrapper is sound, with edge wear and the odd chip, heavier to the head of the spine. Creasing and light soiling to the wrp, with sunning, heavier to the spine. Internally, firmly bound with bright, clean pages. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good/Good.

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