C. S. Forester — The Wonderful Week

London, John Lane The Bodley Head, 1927 . First edition. Cloth. The first edition of this early novel from author C. S. Forester, an entertaining mystery that differs in tone and subject from his later and better-known works. The first edition, first impression.A thrilling mystery novel from the author of the 'Hornblower' series.The novel follows normal people who get caught up in a series of extraordinary events over the course of a single week.Former owner's inscription to front pastedown.With six pages of advertisements to the rear. In the publisher's original cloth binding. Externally, bright. Shelf wear to back strip tail. Small hole in cloth to front joint, with head of rear joint starting, and board holding firm. Inscription to front pastedown. Internally, firmly bound. Pages a touch age toned, with the odd spot, most concentrated to first few leaves. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .