JESSIE KESSON - Glitter of Mica (Virago Modern Classics Ser.)

London England, Virago Modern Classics, 1993. 1st Virago, Binding: Softcover, Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall 1853815012 Paperback The changing fortunes of the isolated parish ofCaldwell are seen through the story of the Riddel family over thirty years-We follow hugh,The head dairyman at darklands;seeing how his sorry mariage to Isa and a difficult relationship with his college-educated daughter,Helen,precipitate tragedy; despite the bleak unrelenting struggle of their lives,Glitter of Micon is a portrait of courage and humanity With its mature poise between light and darkness,this fine novelhas unusual poignancy and strength.