James Hilton — Twilight of the Wise
London, St. Hugh's Press Ltd. 1949. Leather. A scarce and pocket-sized story by James Hilton. The thrilling tale of a soldier's escape from prison camp, told many years after the war.This work was published as a novella in 1949, but was written as a short story in the mid 1930s.Written by James Hilton (1900-1954), a twentieth century novelist known for the works 'Lost Horizon' and 'Goodbye, Mr. Chips&apos. A scarce work.Bound with a decorative cover. In a full imitation leather binding. Externally rather worn, with most of the spine lost and the extremities a little bumped. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean, bar the odd spot. Good Only . Ill.: None. Good Only .