THE BRACELET OF WAVIA LEA
and Other Short Stories
By Bessie Breur
New York: William Sloane Associates, Publishers, (1947). First edition, first printing (stated). A fine copy; in a near fine, age-toned dust jacket with a few minor nicks. A collection of sixteen short stories by the author who was for a time part of the 1920s expatriate movement in France. Encouraged by Kay Boyle she began writing short stories and produced a large quantity of them, winning the O. Henry Award four times. She also wrote at least four novels (one filmed) and a play directed by Elia Kazan with the then-unknown actress Julie Harris FREE SHIPPING TO THE USA PLEASE VIEW FOR MORE GREAT BOOKS THANKS! |