The Maid of Buttermere by Melvyn Bragg

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The Maid of Buttermere by Melvyn Bragg

Regular price £4.80
Condition - very good
8 in stock
Regular price £4.80
Condition - very good
8 in stock
Summary

Set in the Lake District in the early 19th century, this is the story of an imposter, bigamist and fortune hunter who came to grief by falling helplessly in love with the famed 'Maid of Buttermere'.

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The Maid of Buttermere by Melvyn Bragg

Melvyn Bragg's highly-acclaimed bestselling historical novel presents the story behind one of the 19th century's greatest scandals. Set in the Lake District in the early 19th century, the riveting story of an imposter, bigamist and fortune hunter who came to grief by falling helplessly in love with the famed 'Maid of Buttermere'. 'A vivid and erudite tour de force' - Penelope Lively. Melvyn Bragg has written fourteen novels as well as several works of non-fiction, including a bestseliing biography of Richard Burton. He is editor and presenter of "The South Bank Show". His birthplace is Wigton, Cumbria. His whereabouts are: London and Cumbria. His previous books include: "Autumn Manoeuvres", "Crystal Rooms", "For Want Of A Nail", "Josh Lawton", "A Time To Dance", "The Nerve", "The Second Inheritance", "The Silken Net", "Without A City Wall", "The Hired Man", "A Place In England And Kingdom Come" (All Sceptre); and "The Promotion."
LivelyMelvyn Bragg has written fourteen novels as well as several works of non-fiction, including a bestseliing biography of Richard Burton. He is editor and presenterof The South Bank Show.
SKU GOR002981945
ISBN 13 9780340401736
ISBN 10 0340401737
Title The Maid of Buttermere
Author Melvyn Bragg
Condition very good
Binding type Hardback
Publisher Hodder & Stoughton
Year published 1991-01-17
Number of pages 416
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
Note This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us