Sarah Waters — The Night Watcher

London, Virago Press, 2006. First edition. Cloth. A smart first edition of this acclaimed historical novel from Sarah Waters, signed by the author. First edition. Signed by the author to the title page. 'The Night Watch' was shortlisted for the 2006 Booker Prize and the Orange Prize and won the Lambda Literary Award. The dark, historical novel follows the fragmented and interconnected lives of the protagonists as they navigate London during and after World War II, celebrating life and love against a horrifying backdrop of war. It is told in reverse chronological order. Written by Sarah Ann Waters, a Welsh novelist best known for her novels set in Victorian society and featuring lesbian protagonists. In the original full cloth binding. Externally, excellent. Original unclipped dust wrapper is smart with light wear and minor chipping to the extremities. Minor sunning to the spine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean throughout. Fine . Ill.: None. Fine/Very Good Indeed.