First Edition stated. Charles Buchel dustjacket art. Young South African country girl travels to Johannesburg where she becomes a woman of charm and allure. 'When life should be brightest for her, she is forced into years of misery' because she has a child out of wedlock. Almost Near Fine, contemporary gift inscription mostly inked out at front endpaper, in Good only dustjacket with edge chips and splitting at edges, area of loss at lower spine end (see image). Item #35827