Miranda Hearn — Nelson&Apos;S Daughter

London, Sceptre, 2005. First edition. Hardback. An excellent, scarcely found signed, first edition of Miranda Hearn's novel. This scarcely found signed first edition of writer Miranda Hearn's historical novel 'Nelson's Daughter' explores the strained relationship of Nelson's secret daughter and her mother, as they each remember the heroic admiral from their dilapidated Calais farmhouse. The complex between mother and daughter is the spine of this poignant work, as together they relive different connections to a human and enigmatic figure. First edition, in unclipped dustwrapper. Author's signature to title page. A vivid and beguiling novel, Hearn's 'Nelson's Daughter' moves between idyll and gloom, always full of heart. In the publisher's original binding, with unclipped dustwrapper showing £16.99 price. Externally, in excellent condition with only some very minor bumping to the head of the spine. The dustwrapper is very smart with only minor shelf wear to the head of the spine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Fine . Ill.: None. Fine/Near Fine.