The Return
Penguin 1st Edition, published 1935.
Gripping and poignant tale of psychic possession concerns Arthur Lawford, who appears to have been possessed by the spirit of a long-dead 18th-century pirate. One of de la Mare's finest occult stories, the novel also deals with domestic trauma, unrequited love and philosophical reflection.
Condition grading: Fair. Pencil inscription to first inside page. Grubbiness and wear to front cover. Some grubbiness to rear cover. SOme creasing and wear to grubby spine. Binding tight. The photographs form part of the description.
Penguin 1st Edition, published 1935.
Gripping and poignant tale of psychic possession concerns Arthur Lawford, who appears to have been possessed by the spirit of a long-dead 18th-century pirate. One of de la Mare's finest occult stories, the novel also deals with domestic trauma, unrequited love and philosophical reflection.
Condition grading: Fair. Pencil inscription to first inside page. Grubbiness and wear to front cover. Some grubbiness to rear cover. SOme creasing and wear to grubby spine. Binding tight. The photographs form part of the description.
Penguin 1st Edition, published 1935.
Gripping and poignant tale of psychic possession concerns Arthur Lawford, who appears to have been possessed by the spirit of a long-dead 18th-century pirate. One of de la Mare's finest occult stories, the novel also deals with domestic trauma, unrequited love and philosophical reflection.
Condition grading: Fair. Pencil inscription to first inside page. Grubbiness and wear to front cover. Some grubbiness to rear cover. SOme creasing and wear to grubby spine. Binding tight. The photographs form part of the description.
