Penguin Main Series Number 1202. 1st edition, published 1957.
Set in Spain during the Civil War, the story deals with a Catholic priest on the run from the Communist. A relic of St. John of the Cross becomes a highly prized ‘token’ as the Republic slips into anarchy. The horrors of bullfighting, the attempted Communist takeover of Spain with associated atrocities and the eventual arrival of Franco’s forces are all told yet always with an eye to our own human folly. It is a rare blend of horror, wonder, humor and genuine love.
Condition grading: Good. Creasing and damage to bottom of spine. Small black mark to front cover. Usual page tanning/foxing for age. Binding tight. The photographs form part of the description.
Penguin Main Series Number 1202. 1st edition, published 1957.
Set in Spain during the Civil War, the story deals with a Catholic priest on the run from the Communist. A relic of St. John of the Cross becomes a highly prized ‘token’ as the Republic slips into anarchy. The horrors of bullfighting, the attempted Communist takeover of Spain with associated atrocities and the eventual arrival of Franco’s forces are all told yet always with an eye to our own human folly. It is a rare blend of horror, wonder, humor and genuine love.
Condition grading: Good. Creasing and damage to bottom of spine. Small black mark to front cover. Usual page tanning/foxing for age. Binding tight. The photographs form part of the description.
