Tidelands is the first installment in Philippa Gregory’s "Fairmile" series. Set in 1648 during the English Civil War, it follows Alinor, a midwife and herbalist living in the marshy tidelands of the south coast. As she struggles to survive in a world gripped by superstition and political upheaval, she meets a young man on the run, setting off a chain of events that threatens her life in a community quick to accuse women of witchcraft.
This copy is a First Edition, First Printing, identifiable by the complete number line on the copyright page. It features a beautiful integrated map of the Selsey Peninsula and a built-in burgundy ribbon marker.
Condition Assessment Overall Grade: Good Binding: Tight and square. The spine remains firm. Pages: Clean and bright internally. The page block edges show natural light tanning consistent with age. Dust Jacket: Present and unclipped (£20 RRP).
Flaw Bullet Points: Creasing and Wear: Visible creasing and rubbing at the top corners and top edge of the dust jacket. Spine Ends: Significant bumping/scuffing to the top and bottom of the spine on both the jacket and the boards. Edge Wear: Minor shelf wear along the bottom edge. Surface Scuffing: Light surface scuffing visible on the dark areas of the jacket.