Author: Lanzol, Cesare:
Title: The Turpin Tryst.
Description: London, Robert Hale, 1971 1st Ed., H/B ex-lib, wrapper and bds completely enclosed with protective film, label to spine, in VG condition, minor surf. indent.s, usual lib. markings, contents clean and tight. This story carries the Turpin tale even further than his first book 'The Turpin Affair'. Although based upon substantial fact, these books have about them the exciting aura of historical romance. Out of the fragments of a false legend, the author is building up a much more authentic version of the Turpin stories. They give a wonderful insight into the England of the Hanoverians as well as providing stories of unusual excitement and suspense.

Keywords: Dick Turpin legend history romance Hanoverian England myth hero highwayman 0709120680