Precious bane
Webb, Mary, 1881-19271999
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Prudence Sarn's hare lip is a curse that has become her precious bane. The superstitious folk of 19th century Shropshire certainly treat it as a bane and whilst her true beauty is finally recognised, the curse brings her great misfortune.
Main title:
Precious bane / Mary Webb ; with an introduction by Stanley Baldwin ; and a preface by Michelene Wandor.
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Imprint:
London : Virago, 1999.
Collation:
288p. ; 20 cm.
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Notes:
Originally published: London : Cape, 1924.
ISBN:
9780860680635 (pbk)
Dewey class:
823.912
Local class:
F
Language:
English
Index terms:
Fiction in English, 1900- Texts
BRN:
629958