M. M. Kaye — Shadow of the Moon

London, Longmans, 1957 . First edition. Cloth. A wonderful first edition of M. M. Kaye's first historical novel, a romance set during the Sepoy mutiny. Kaye is best known for her epic about the British Raj, 'The Far Pavilions&apos. The first edition, first impression of this work.In the publisher's original price unclipped dust wrapper, designed by illustrator Philip Gough, incorporating three miniatures drawn by the author.This work was written by Indian-born British author Mary Margaret Kaye, who often wrote about historical events in India. This particular work depicts the Sepoy Mutiny, the major Indian uprising against the British rule in India at the time of the Indian Rebellion of 1857. This novel explores the tension between the two nations, with Kaye drawing on her own experiences of living in India. In the publisher's original cloth binding, with unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, excellent, with light handling marks to rear board. Dust wrapper rear wrap a touch age toned with light handling marks, with light edgewear to dust wrapper back strip head and tail. Internally, firmly bound. Pages clean and bright. Near Fine . Ill.: None. Near Fine/Near Fine.