Fire in Stubble by Baroness Orczy

Fire in Stubble is a historical romance novel by Baroness Orczy, best known for The Scarlet Pimpernel. First published in 1912, this novel is set in 18th-century France and combines intrigue, romance and political tension in the dramatic style for which Orczy became famous. This copy forms part of the desirable Methuen’s Colonial Library series and retains its attractive original green cloth binding with gilt lettering and decorative spine panels.

An appealing early edition of Fire in Stubble for collectors of Baroness Orczy, Edwardian fiction and Methuen Colonial Library titles, the book includes the original colour frontispiece by Arthur H. Buckland. The period colonial issue and 1912 publication date make it especially attractive to collectors of early 20th-century British fiction and historical romance.

Condition – Good

Moderately rubbed green cloth boards with wear to the extremities, most noticeably at the head and tail of the spine. Gilt on spine remains clear. Foxing present throughout, particularly to the preliminaries and text block. Slight separation at the endpapers and hinges, though the binding remains intact and sound. Small tears and wear to the cloth at the spine ends and corners. Colour frontispiece present.