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GREENE, Graham (1904-1991). Rumour at Nightfall. London: Heinemann, 1931. 8°. Title printed in red and black. Original red cloth (faded at spine). FIRST EDITION. PRESENTATION COPY, inscribed 'I do hope that you will care for this one! From Graham Greene Nov. '31.' With the ownership signature of the Morrell's daughter Julian Vinogradoff. Wobbe A4a.
Greene wrote to Ottoline Morrell complaining that his new novel had 'been out nearly three weeks and has received only three reviews ... "The Sunday Times" seems to have abandoned me ... Books are a labour to write and hell to publish; why does one do it?' Morrell replied with generous praise, which was much appreciated (Sherry, Life of Graham Greene, I, p.466).
Greene wrote to Ottoline Morrell complaining that his new novel had 'been out nearly three weeks and has received only three reviews ... "The Sunday Times" seems to have abandoned me ... Books are a labour to write and hell to publish; why does one do it?' Morrell replied with generous praise, which was much appreciated (Sherry, Life of Graham Greene, I, p.466).
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