Enchanter’s Nightshade, a novel [Hardcover] Ann Bridge

Description

1937 First edition. Slightly different than what is pictured, with a lavender colored cloth cover and silver writing. Hardcover is in good condition with minor wear and discoloration on the spine. No dust jacket. Pages are clean and binding is secure.

This first edition of Ann Bridge’s “Enchanter’s Nightshade” is a captivating relic from the golden age of English literature. Published in 1937, it offers a window into the interwar period, when authors grappled with the aftermath of WWI and the looming threat of another global conflict. Bridge, whose real name was Mary Dolling, drew inspiration from her experiences as a British writer and traveler, infusing her novels with rich cultural insights and vivid settings. “Enchanter’s Nightshade” is a testament to her skill as a storyteller, transporting readers to exotic locales while exploring timeless themes of love, loss, and personal transformation. This particular copy, with its lavender cloth binding and silver lettering, bears the gentle patina of age, inviting collectors and bibliophiles to appreciate its enduring charm and historical significance.