RUCK, Berta. The Clouded Pearl. London: Hodder and Stoughton, (1924).

First Edition. Higgins dustjacket art. Story of a young girl who, through her kindness, falls heiress to an immense fortune which rather than happiness turns her into a wreck of a woman, until her uncle saves her by arranging a kidnapping to bring her to a wholesome outdoor experience and return her to her saneness. Almost Near Fine in nearly Very Good dustjacket, modest soiling, shallow edge chips, scotch tape at verso of spine ends.

Price: $150.00