Dearden (Hilda Danvers) The Blonde Madonna.
£175
A modern spy drama
London, Grayson & Grayson, 1933.
First edition, first impression. 8vo. Original cloth. Dust-jacket.
An early example of this author’s works in the adventure and spy genre. Born in 1892, Dearden had multiple roles (ice skater, dance school founder) and produced several novels across various genres.
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A very good copy, jacket with chipping and loss to spine ends and fore-corners.
Jacket artwork by Chesney.
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