Books published by publisher Hurst and Company

Well worn green illustrated on the cover hardcover, still great for reading and a conversation piece too. In the days before dustjackets or mass market paperbacks, smooth front panels on hardcover books were illustrated with the glamorous images of proper ladies, always wearing a hat like here, who become a little less improper in the story here. Mrs. Eden Southworth, Mrs. Mary J. Holmes and Mrs. Henry Wood were among the producers of these books for "ladies" . Undated Hurst edition, has cool ads from Hurst in the back.

Copyright 1910, hardcover, 525 pages, with b/w frontispiece. SYNOPSIS: "Trying to get away from an engagement he had got himself into more or less against his will, Stephen Knight travels to Algiers to visit his old friend Nevill. On the Journey there he meets the charming and beautiful Victoria. She is on her way to Algiers to search for her sister, who had disappeared years ago after marrying an Arab nobleman. With the support of his friend, Stephen Knight decides to help the girl - but when she also disappears." CONDITION: Corners are bent and spine edges rolled, moisture stain on front inside hinge with small brown spots on page edges. Binding is secure.