Theirs was the Kingdom by R F Delderfield (HB 1971 G)

Light shelfwear to edges of book and DJ. One small ½ inch tear front top center of DJ. PO label on fep. Corners bumped.785 tight pages.Adam Swann is the central character-ambitious, deeply in love with his tough-minded and independent wife, Henrietta, passionately devoted to his work-but the focus of the novel is beginning to turn to his children and their far-flung concerns: Alex, a professional soldier, through whose eyes we relive the triumphs and tragedies of Imperial England, the terrible defeats at Isandlwana and Rorke's Deift, the heroic relief of Khartoum; Stella, whose marriage into the landed aristocracy is annulled when her mother discovers that the unfortunate girl's husband is a homosexual and her father-in-law an unprincipled lecher; Deborah, who devotes herself to uncovering the terrible injustices of the period, and through whom we see the poverty, degradation and corruption beneath the glittering, self-righteous surface of Victoria's England; and George, who returns from Germany determined to take over his father's business and reshape it, and brings with him a new invention that will revolutionize Swann's and change the face of England-the first motor-driven transport vehicle. Its appearance, rumbling and roaring at twenty-two miles an hour down the roads that have hitherto known only men and horses, is the signal for Adam Swann's retirement as he passes the torch to a new generation.Visit our eCRATER store forother great Books and save on shipping!Most books haveshelf wear and cover scuffing. Binding is tight. Actual covers may be different than stock photos. Pages may be yellowed due to books age. If condition is important, please ask for a more detailed description.INTERNATIONALSHIPPING: We ship worldwide for actual postage plus $1.75 handling. Buyer is encouraged to purchase insurance to guarantee safe delivery. International buyers must contact me for final costs before making payment.We only accept PayPal for International orders.Pay me securely with any major credit card through PayPal!