Joanna Trollope — The Steps of the Sun

London, Hutchinson, 1983. Paperback. A very scarce uncorrected proof copy of Joanna Trollope's novel about a man who is sent to fight in the Boer War. A very scarce uncorrected proof copy. 'The Steps of a Sun' is set in 1899, when Matthew Paget enlists to go to South Africa as a trooper during the Boer War. He tries to find adventures, but ends up falling in love with a woman on the enemy side. Written by Joanna Trollope, an English author, who has also written under the pseudonym Caroline Harvey. Her other novels include 'A Village Affair', 'Eliza Stanhope', and 'Girl from the South&apos. In the original publisher's paper wraps. Externally, smart. A few light marks to the wraps, heavier to the rear wrap. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .