Lauren Owen — The Quick

London, Jonathan Cape, 2014. First edition. Hardback. A very smart first edition, first impression of this historical novel from English author Lauren Quick, signed by the author. First edition, first impression. One of five hundred exclusive numbered editions, of which this is number two hundred and thirty-eight. Signed by the author to the title page. The author's debut novel. In Victorian Yorkshire, on a remote country estate, a brother and sister are alone in the world and bound by tragedy. In London, the mysterious Aegolius Club, houses a society of some of the richest, most powerful men in fin-de-siecle England. At some point, we cannot say when, these worlds will collide. Written by Lauren Owen, an English author. In the original paper covered boards. Externally, excellent. Original cloth covered slip case is also excellent. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean throughout. Fine . Ill.: None. Fine .