Jane Borodale — The Book of Fires

London, Harper Press, 2009 . First edition. Cloth. A lovely signed first edition of this work of historical fiction, set in an eighteenth century London firework making workshop. The signed first edition, first impression of this work of historical fiction from author Jane Borodale, in the publisher's original price unclipped dust wrapper.Signed by the publisher to the title page.Set in the cold winter of 1752, a seventeen year old pregnant girl flees to London and finds refuge with a solitary firework maker, in a work that 'Booklist' describes as 'a fresh and fascinating investigation into the art and science of pyrotechnics&apos.With a 'Signed by the Author' sticker to the dust wrapper front wrap. In the publisher's original cloth binding, with price unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, exceptionally smart, with light marks to perimeter of front board. Dust wrapper in fine condition, with 'Signed by the Author' sticker to front wrap. Internally, firmly bound. Signed to title page. Pages clean and bright. Near Fine . Ill.: None. Near Fine/Fine.