Joseph Conrad; Richard Curle [intro.] — Suspense

London, J. M. Dent & Sons, 1925. First edition. Cloth. A bright example of the first edition of Joseph Conrad's posthumously published unfinished final novel, set during the Napoleonic era. The first edition, first impression of this posthumously published work from the author of 'Heart of Darkness&apos.Illustrated with a frontispiece.With an introduction from Richard Curle.Set in 1815 Genoa, the historical thriller follows a young Englishman amidst the political intrigue surrounding Napoleon's exile. In the publisher's original cloth binding. Externally, exceptionally vibrant, with minor shelf wear to back strip tail and bump to back strip head. Spotting to text block fore edge. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright and generally clean, with the odd spot to page perimeters. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good Indeed .