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Blossoming Island by Lewis Cox Vintage Romance Book Club Hardback First Edition 1960's

Blossoming Island by Lewis Cox Vintage Romance Book Club Hardback First Edition 1960's

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Blossoming Island by Euphrasia Lewis Cox First Edition Vintage Romance Book 1963 RBC

Sweet vintage hardback 1960's romance book that tells the tale of twin sisters who live on a rural island in Pembrokeshire.  Their world is turned upside down with the arrival of a handsome stranger from London whose visit creates a tectonic shift in their lives, especially that of the quiet reserved Noelle.

"Bret visits Melroth and is caught by the quiet charm of Noelle, who is content with her quiet life on the island.  She refuses Bret's offer to lease a part of Melroth for development.  However, circumstances prove too much for Noelle, and Bret gets his wish, at the cost of his friendship with her. "

The book was published by The Romance Book Club, 121 Charing Cross Rd, run by the famous London Bookshop 'Foyles'.

These super old hardback books with their charming historical romances or romances set in the early to mid 20th century make lovely uncomplicated reads if you are looking for innocent romantic escapism. Super Dust Jacket Art by Francis Marshall Barbara Cartland's favourite artist who also worked with Vogue in the 1950's and 1960's.

The book comes to you in near pristine condition with the beautifully designed nostalgic dust jacket art showing the wonderful 1960's fashions. I find these old book jackets so appealing and think they make great collectable books to display especially when in such good condition as this one, almost as if it has been in a timewarp since the 1960's.

A perfect romantic read where you can immerse yourself in the less complicated world of the 1960's era.

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Kittys Reader Notes & Book Excerpt

"This is the story of twin girls, Noelle and Carol, born and bred on a lonely, barren island off the coast of Pembrokeshire, and dependent for companionship on a handful of people following pastoral pursuits.

After their parents death, Carol leaves Melroth for a chance to spread her wings. In London she meets Bret Dyke, a director of a holiday camp company, who is interested to hear Carol's description of the island...

...He spends the winter preparing the camp. This done, his lively imagination sees possibilities in turning the rest of the arid, bleak island into a blossoming garden.

How he wins Noelle over to his side and steals her heart is told in this charming and enthralling romance. "

Lovely vintage Hardback Romance Book from the 1960's originally sold from the iconic 'Foyles' bookshop in London.

A lovely pristine copy to add to your own personal bookshelf of collectable vintage romance books, perfect for gifting. Especially if someone wants to relive the 1960's era.

BOOK HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Hardback
  • Collectable
  • First Edition
  • Vintage Romance Book

BOOK ERA:

  • 1960's Vintage Books

This vintage book has been specially selected by Kitty for good quality and its individual appeal.

Author Bio & Publication

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Lewis Cox

Publisher: Robert Hale (Romance Book Club)
Date: 1963
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Hardback
Dust Jacket: Yes ( Full Colour)

  • USED BOOK: Vintage & Sustainable

Condition Notes: EXCELLENT

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This is fresh from the attic in excellent vintage condition.

Nice clean, fresh copy with a few minimal signs of wear considering its age for a book around 70 years old excellent.

Pages bright, no foxing, fresh and clean overall with just minimal signs of age.

Dust Jacket excellent with only the slightest possible signs of wear.

Turquoise blue boards fresh and bright just slightly bumped at corners and slightly pushed at the top of the spine.

As a vintage book of this kind from the 1960's you would be hard pressed to find one better.

No names or inscriptions or graffiti of any kind written in the book.

Lovely Fresh Vintage First Edition of this Romance novel in a hardback book.

Please remember this vintage book has been loved before and condition is graded taking this into consideration.

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SIZE: 17.5 cms x 12.5cms
FORMAT: Hardback
PAGES: 188 pages

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