This like-new first printing is near fine, no marks, pages are tight and appear unread, the book is tight, square, and unmarked. The dust jacket is unmarked, orange cloth boards, and bright gilt lettering on the spine of the book. The Stormy Petrel by Mary Stewart is a quiet mystery set on the remote Scottish island of Moila. Rose Fenemore, a poet and English professor, retreats there to write but finds her solitude disrupted by two strangers, Ewen, the island’s elusive owner, and Neil, a man seeking shelter. As a storm rolls in, Rose is drawn into a subtle tale of secrets and unexpected connections. A gentle, atmospheric read, it’s perfect for those who enjoy mysteries woven with introspection and romance.

This well-preserved beautiful hardcover is in near fine condition, with no marks. The pages are tight, there is a mark on the top of the pages. The book is tight, square, and unmarked. The dust cover is unmarked, blue cloth boards, and bright gilt lettering on the spine of the book. Thornyhold is a novel by British author Mary Stewart, published in 1988. A charming blend of mystery and subtle magic, it is set in the English countryside. Best known for her romantic suspense novels and Arthurian saga, Stewart takes a more lighthearted and whimsical approach in Thornyhold, weaving elements of folklore and witchcraft into the story. The result is a cozy, almost fairy-tale-like tale.