Joanna Trollope — First Edition Novels by Joanna Trollope

London, Hutchinson, 1979-1988. First edition. Cloth. A very smart set of first edition novels by esteemed writer Joanna Trollope, with a signed presentation copy. Three volumes.The first editions.With a signed presentation copy by the author. In the publisher's original cloth bindings. In the original unclipped dust wrappers. A set of works by Joanna Trollope, an English writer whose portrayals of British domestic life made her one of the nation"s most widely read authors.This set comprises of:(1979) Parson Harding's Daughter.The first edition. The novel follows the story of Caroline Harding, whose only suitor has disappeared to India without her. A plain, impoverished rector's daughter, she is left with few prospects. Therefore, when tragedy strikes, she has no choice but to sail to Calcutta, bound for marriage to a man she hasn't seen for eight years(1983) The Steps of the Sun.The first edition. The novel is set in 1899, when Matthew Paget enlists to go to South Africa as a trooper during the Boer War. He tries to find adventures, but ends up falling in love with a woman on the enemy side.(1988) The Choir.The first edition. A presentation copy, signed and inscribed by the author to the title page: 'For Elizabeth, With love and appreciation- Joanna. 19:IV:92&apos. The novel is about a limited time period in the life of a small community, the cathedral and choir school at Aldminster, and what happens when the stonework begins to crumble.  In the publisher's cloth bindings. In the original unclipped dust wrappers. Externally, very smart. Light shelf wear to the head and tail of the spines, wit the odd scarce small mark to boards. Ink inscription to front free endpaper of 'The Steps of the Sun&apos. The dust wrappers are excellent. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Author's inscription and signature to title page of 'The Choir&apos. Near Fine . Ill.: Not Stated. Near Fine/Fine.