Figes (Eva) Equinox
£325
London, Secker & Warburg, 1966.
First edition. 8vo. Original black boards. Dust-jacket, priced 21s.
Harrowing portrayal of a year in the life of a writer losing the motivation to continue after a recent miscarriage while her marriage comes apart. It examines the breakup of a marriage and the protagonist’s subsequent struggle to rebuild her world. It was published about the time of the author’s own divorce from George Figes. No copies currently for sale online.
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A near fine copy; jacket with closed tear to upper panel, a few minor chips, otherwise very good.
Jacket design by Craig Drood.
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