Muriel Spark — The Only Problem

London, The Bodley Head, 1984 . First edition. Cloth. A striking first edition of this entertaining novel by Scottish author, Muriel Spark. First edition, in the publisher's original cloth binding, with the original, unclipped dust wrapper. Written by Muriel Spark, a Scottish novelist, poet and short-story writer known for her satire and wit, with which she presents serious themes. 'The Only Problem' is set in Vosges, France, and follows the story of protagonist Harvey Gotham, who lives in the grounds of a chateau. The story surrounds Harvey and his ex-wife Effie, whom Harvey has left, and who is now suspected to have joined a dangerous organisation. In the publisher's original cloth binding, with the original, unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, lovely, with minor shelf wear only. Dust wrapper excellent, with light shelf wear and the odd handling mark. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright and clean. Near Fine . Ill.: None. Near Fine/Near Fine.