Jane Rogers
Mr Wroe&Apos;S Virgins
London, Faber & Faber, 1991. First edition. Cloth. A lovely, first edition copy of this apocalyptic, dystopian novel by Jane Rogers, enclosed in the original unclipped dust wrapper. This novel, set in 1830s, tells the story of a prophet, Mr Wroe who demanded his congregation bring him seven virgins to live with and comfort him. Life for Mr Wroe and his household quickly unravels over the next nine months, until he is met with accusations of indecency and debauchery. Written by British novelist and Royal Society of Literature Fellow, Jane Rogers. The first edition of this work.Enclosed in the original unclipped dust wrapper. In the publisher's original cloth binding. Externally, lovely. Original unclipped dust wrapper is lovely, with just a few small marks to the exterior of the wrap. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are just slightly age-toned to the extremities, but are otherwise completely clean. Near Fine . Ill.: Not Stated. Near Fine/Near Fine.

Rooke Books
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