One Man Girl [Hardcover] GRIEG, Maysie

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1946 First Printing edition. Hardcover has some edge wear. No dust jacket. The pages are clean and in good condition. The binding is secure.

Maysie Grieg’s rare 1946 first edition of “One Man Girl” offers a captivating glimpse into post-war Britain through the lens of working-class women’s lives. This novel explores themes of independence, love, and shifting societal roles with Grieg’s celebrated authenticity and emotional depth. While lacking the dust jacket, this vintage copy retains its charm, with a well-loved hardcover and clean, securely bound pages. Collectors of mid-20th century women’s literature and social history will appreciate this rare edition’s testament to a generation of resilient women navigating a changing world.

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1946 First Printing edition. Hardcover has some edge wear. No dust jacket. The pages are clean and in good condition. The binding is secure.

This rare first printing of Maysie Grieg’s “One Man Girl” offers a captivating glimpse into the lives of working-class women in post-war Britain. Published in 1946, just after the end of World War II, the novel explores themes of independence, love, and the shifting societal roles of women in a changing world. Grieg, a celebrated author known for her keen observations of everyday life, crafts a poignant tale that resonates with the experiences of many women who entered the workforce during the war years.

While lacking the original dust jacket, this copy retains its vintage charm, with the hardcover showing signs of gentle use befitting a well-loved book. The clean, securely bound pages invite readers to immerse themselves in Grieg’s vivid storytelling, which earned her critical acclaim for its authenticity and emotional depth. Collectors of mid-20th century women’s literature and social history will appreciate this rare first edition as a testament to the resilience and aspirations of a generation of women navigating a rapidly changing world.

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