Thomas Keneally — Gossip from the Forest
London, Collins, 1975. First edition. Cloth. A first edition of the work by Thomas Keneally, writer of 'Schlindler's Ark' (upon which the film 'Schlindler's List' was written). This novel deals with the group of people responsible for putting together the Armistice of Compine to end the First World War. Keneally has been highly praised for his wonderful, sympathetic characterisations of these historical figures. In the original cloth binding with dustcover. Externally, smart. Dustcover in a very good condition, aside from a slight crease to one corner from bumping, a small dent and a red line from a pen on the back cover. Boards also in a nice condition, though with a couple of small marks to rear and one corner slightly bumped. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean throughout. Fine . Ill.: None. Fine/Very Good Indeed.