Bruce Marshall — Six Novels by Bruce Marshall

London, Collins; Constable, 1947-1960 . First edition. Cloth. A collection of six first edition novels by Bruce Marshall, each in their original, bright and unclipped dust wrapper. A collection of six first edition novels written by prolific Scottish author, Bruce Marshall. Each novel is bound in the publisher's original cloth, with the orignal, unclipped dust wrapper. This collection is comprised of 'The Red Danube' (1947), 'The Fair Bride' (1953), 'Girl in May' (1956), 'The Bank Audit' (1958), 'A Thread of Scarlet' (1959) and 'The Divided Lady' (1960). As a Roman Catholic convert, many of Marshall's works surrounded religion, or included a religious overtone, although he also explored themes of espionage and patriotism. Bound in the publisher's original cloth, with the original, unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, excellent, with light shelf wear and the odd spot to the fore edge. Dust wrapper's are very good, with light rubbing and sunning, mainly to the spines. Loss to the head of the spine of 'A Thread of Scarlet' and loss to the head of the front board of 'The Red Danube&apos. Light edge wear to wraps, with the odd tear. The occasional mark or spot to wraps, heavier to the reverse. Ink inscription to the front endpaper of 'The Red Danube' dated 1947. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright and clean, with the occasional handling mark or spot. Near Fine . Ill.: None. Near Fine/Very Good.