Thomas Costain, The Last Love, Napoleon in Exile Novel 1963
"The Last Love: A Novel about Napoleon in Exile" by Thomas B. Costain, published by Doubleday, Garden City, New York, First Book Club Edition, 1963.
Original dust jacket [some wear, stains and a few small damages: see photos]; red hard boards with black box and golden lettering on spine, 5.3/4" x 8.1/2"; 434 pages, slightly stained outer edge of the pages, very good condition.
THE LAST LOVE begins as Napoleon, defeated and a prisoner, arrives at the island of St. Helena to begin his exile. But while Longwood, a broken-down, rat-infested farmhouse, is being readied for the captive hero and his entourage, he stays at an Englishman's country mansion, where he meets lovely young Betsy Balcome--high-spirited, outspoken, and the only French-speaking member of the family. Betsy acts as interpreter for the hero, and through this inspired rendering of their great friendship, this colorful conqueror emerges as a compelling human figure . . . an extraordinary man and a transcendent genius. Here is a stirring narrative of magnificent tenderness and understanding, the moving magnificent tenderness and understanding, the moving story of the great man.
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"The Last Love: A Novel about Napoleon in Exile" by Thomas B. Costain, published by Doubleday, Garden City, New York, First Book Club Edition, 1963.
Original dust jacket [some wear, stains and a few small damages: see photos]; red hard boards with black box and golden lettering on spine, 5.3/4" x 8.1/2"; 434 pages, slightly stained outer edge of the pages, very good condition.
THE LAST LOVE begins as Napoleon, defeated and a prisoner, arrives at the island of St. Helena to begin his exile. But while Longwood, a broken-down, rat-infested farmhouse, is being readied for the captive hero and his entourage, he stays at an Englishman's country mansion, where he meets lovely young Betsy Balcome--high-spirited, outspoken, and the only French-speaking member of the family. Betsy acts as interpreter for the hero, and through this inspired rendering of their great friendship, this colorful conqueror emerges as a compelling human figure . . . an extraordinary man and a transcendent genius. Here is a stirring narrative of magnificent tenderness and understanding, the moving magnificent tenderness and understanding, the moving story of the great man.
Note:
Country restrictions may apply - the lesser expansive Priority or 1st Class shipping may not be available to all countries.
US: Priority (c 2-4 days) -------- $10.50
Canada: 1st Class (c 2-6 weeks) -- $26.50
World: 1st Class (c 2-7 weeks) --- $34.50