Books

Complete in one volume; Recent rebind in green leather with gilt spine titles and rules and marbled end papers; 321 pages. Binding in fine condition; Text block rippled with a fair amount of age toning; A few signatures protrude slightly from the fore edge of text block.

Falkner, a novel by Mary Shelley, addresses themes of redemption and moral restoration. The story is set in the 19th century and follows Elizabeth Raby, an orphan who is raised by Rupert Falkner, a man haunted by his past misdeeds. The narrative explores the complexities of loyalty, guilt, and the power of love as Elizabeth endeavors to save Falkner from his own sense of doom.