Description Pan, London, 1975. ISBN 0-330-24245-8. MMPB, 519 pages. Wraps show edge and cover wear, creases and some reading creases; binding sound; age toning. Prior owner’s name inked at top of half-title page, small red mark. Outer page block tanned with a few stains. Stain at rear fore-edge wrap extending into margins to p. 497. Remainder of interior clean and unmarked with tanning pages and occasional age spot; black & white map. ‘… reunited with her husband, Joffrey de Peyrac, … Angelique feels at peace at last. But when Joffrey leaves on a mission, Angelique becomes prey to evil forces and unknown strangers – a demon intent on the destruction of her life and her love’ (from rear wrap)

Book Description

Set against the turbulent backdrop of17th-century France, this gripping tale follows Angelique’s harrowing journey through love, loss, and supernatural peril. After being reunited with her husband, the enigmatic and dashing Joffrey de Peyrac, Angelique experiences a fleeting moment of peace. However, her respite is soon shattered when Joffrey departs on a dangerous mission, leaving Angelique vulnerable to sinister forces that threaten to unravel everything she holds dear.

Condition Notes

This particular copy shows clear signs of its age and previous use. The wraps exhibit noticeable edge and cover wear, accompanied by creases and reading marks that tell the story of a well-loved volume. The binding remains sound, ensuring the book’s structural integrity despite the visible wear. The pages have yellowed naturally over time, with occasional age spots adding to the vintage character of the edition.

A small red mark and a prior owner’s name inked at the top of the half-title page provide a glimpse into the book’s past life. The outer page block shows tanning and a few stains, including a more pronounced stain at the rear fore-edge wrap, extending into the margins up to page 497. Despite these blemishes, the interior remains largely clean and unmarked, preserving the text’s readability and enjoyment.

Additional Features

Included within the volume is a black and white map, offering readers a visual guide to the settings that frame Angelique’s dramatic adventures. This map enhances the immersive experience, grounding the fantastical elements of the story in a tangible historical context.

Summary

Angelique’s tale is one of resilience and mystique, weaving romance with the supernatural. As she confronts dark forces intent on destroying her happiness and love, readers are drawn into a richly detailed world where passion and peril collide.