The Temple of Optimism

First edition. 8vo. Pp. [iv], 316. Black cloth, lettered in gilt to spine; navy blue endpapers.

Sir Anthony Apreece covets the land of his young neighbour, Edward Horne, who in turn, covets Daisy, Anthony's wife. Author's unconventional debut novel set in 1788 Derbyshire. "A beautifully written, highly accomplished first novel, his vigorous and poetic prose, flawless dialogue, rich and comical cast of characters and his exquisite observations of period detail make this a feast of a novel." –Mail on Sunday