Author: ROCHE (Regina Maria):
Title: The Children of the Abbey, A Tale.
Description: Exeter: J&. B. Williams, 1829. 3 volumes. 16mo, pp. [ii], 262; [ii], 238; [ii], 237 [238 blank], including half-title in each volume, woodcut frontispiece in each volume, contemporary sheepskin, gilt spines; front cover volume 1 detached, tear in title-page. joints on other volumes a little rubbed and worn. First published in 1796 and frequently reprinted and translated into French and German, Mrs. Roche's representation of the romantic Adela provoked admiration and no doubt imitation.

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