Author: HEYER GEORGETTE Title: The Spanish Bride
Description: London, William Heinemann. 1952. Hardcover with dust jacket, 19cm. Shot-proof, fever-proof and a veteran campaigner at the age of twenty-five, Brigade-Major Harry Smith is reputed to be the luckiest man in Lord Wellington's army. But at the siege of Badajos, his friends foretell the ruin of his career. For when Harry meets the defenceless Juana, a fiery passion consumes him. Under the banner of honour and with the selfsame ardour he so frequently displays in battle, he dives headlong into marriage. In his beautiful child-bride, he finds a kindred spirit, and a temper to match. But for Juana, a long year of war must follow. 390 pages. Name first page, dj has large closed tear at rear, protective cover now, clean pp & excellent binding. Good/Good-fair.
Keywords: Saga Fiction Heyer
Price: AUD 22.00 = appr. US$ 15.22 Seller: Little Lane Books
- Book number: 008757