Jack Absolute
C.C. Humphreys.
SIGNED 1st Ed 2004
Debut book from this author and much sought after. Jack absolute -Known as the 007 of the 1770's
A FINE book in a FINE dust jacket (UNREAD MINT COPY WITH NO FAULTS). 1st EDITION published in 2004 by Orion. SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR TO TITLE PAGE. 310pp.
Book to burgundy cloth covered boards with gold lettering to spine. Jacket un-price clipped, a nice clean tight copy, as new, un-read.
After years away, Jack returns to London to find that he is famous. The playwright, Richard Sheridan, has stolen his name and made `Jack Absolute` the star of his hit comedy The Rivals. This notoriety makes the real Jack`s job somewhat difficult, as he is a spy ! He had retired. Now he has to resume his trade, when a matter over an actress forces him to seek refuge with his old commander, who has been newly appointed to lead an army down from Canada and crush the American Revolution. Jack has history in North America. Years before he had been captured and then adopted by the Iroquois, learning their language and ways. Jack can play his role, but there is a traitor at the heart of the British army, betraying its every move.
Have seen signed copies on sale at £30 (Old Swan Books) [gg]
