11193 ship25 Introduction gives a detailed history

Introduction gives a detailed history of the writing and publication of the work

The book also includes a 2017 interview "Writing Goodness and Mercy

Her writings are not only enjoyable for her descriptions of fascinating characters

Illustrations by Hugh Thomson throughout

Radcliffe is credited with furthering the novel as a popular art form

11193 ship25 Introduction gives a detailed historyIn the 1930s and 40s, due to deterioration and loss of parochial libraries, the Church of England performed a survey of surviving collections, with Neir Ker serving as general editor, which was published in 1959 by Faith Press. This book is a thorough revision of that work with the addition of new discoveries and research, and the addition of desk libraries. There is also a new Postscript that outlines the past 50 years of research. Includes b&w