Penguin Main Series 691. 1st Edition, published 1948.
A millionaire strikes a deal on the seedier side of Paris and gives to his heartsick daughter, Ruth Kettering, the 'Heart of Fire', one of the world's legendary jewels that once adorned the crown of the Tsars. Legend has it that the possession of the jewel leads to death - but despite her father's protests, attractive young Ruth decides to take it with her when she boards the luxurious Blue Train to the French Riviera, where she has planned a reunion with her former lover…
Condition grading: Good. Some wear and creases to tanned spine. Some damage to top right corner of rear cover where it joins spine. Some creases to bottom right corner of rear cover. Some foxing spots to rear cover. Binding tight. The photographs form part of the description.
Penguin Main Series 691. 1st Edition, published 1948.
A millionaire strikes a deal on the seedier side of Paris and gives to his heartsick daughter, Ruth Kettering, the 'Heart of Fire', one of the world's legendary jewels that once adorned the crown of the Tsars. Legend has it that the possession of the jewel leads to death - but despite her father's protests, attractive young Ruth decides to take it with her when she boards the luxurious Blue Train to the French Riviera, where she has planned a reunion with her former lover…
Condition grading: Good. Some wear and creases to tanned spine. Some damage to top right corner of rear cover where it joins spine. Some creases to bottom right corner of rear cover. Some foxing spots to rear cover. Binding tight. The photographs form part of the description.
Image 1 of 3
Image 2 of 3
Image 3 of 3
