"Harriet Hume: A London Fantasy" WEST, Rebecca

"Harriet Hume: A London Fantasy" WEST, RebeccaWEST, Rebecca [288] pp. Hutchinson & Co Ltd 1929 7 3 4" x 5 7 8" Jacket design by Rex Whistler VG VG First edition of the author's modern London fairytale, in the rare dust jacket designed by Rex Whistler. Time magazine praised her as "indisputably the world's number one woman writer" and the New York Times described her work as "staggering in its variety and erudition". Harriet Hume's unchanging beauty and commitment to her art stand in stark

WEST, Rebecca

[288] pp.

Hutchinson & Co Ltd

1929

7 3/4" x 5 7/8"

Jacket design by Rex Whistler

VG/ VG

First edition of the author's modern London fairytale, in the rare dust jacket designed by Rex Whistler. Time magazine praised her as "indisputably the world's number one woman writer" and the New York Times described her work as "staggering in its variety and erudition".

Harriet Hume's unchanging beauty and commitment to her art stand in stark contrast to Arnold Condorex's more worldly goals. After a romantic tryst, she discovers that she can read his mind, but Arnold, with his sights set on moving up in the world, quickly parts from the mysterious lady. As they encounter each other over the years, Harriet's intuitive powers continue to unsettle Arnold, opening his eyes to the darker elements of his political and financial aspirations, even as he remains drawn to her. Beautifully drawn and filled with magical touches, West's fantasy explores innate and learned gender roles, as her characters uncover the mystery surrounding their otherworldly connection.