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1946. Hardback. First edition. Fine in acceptable dust wrapper. DW chipped to head of spine, and small tears to bottom of spine with small loss to publisher's name, and to side with wear to top corner tips. DW tanned on spine and back panel. Gilt on spine somewhat dulled. Contents clean and with no markings else previous owner's name to ffep in pencil. Remains a fine copy. First edition copy. . . .

Titus Groan is the first novel in the Gormenghast series by Mervyn Peake. It tells the story of the eponymous castle, the Groan family who inhabits it, and the servants and retainers who fill its halls. It paints a richly detailed picture of a gothic landscape and the bizarre rituals and traditions that dominate the lives of its characters.