{"product_id":"the-fool-beloved-jeffery-farnol-1st-edition","title":"The Fool Beloved, Jeffery Farnol — 1st Edition","description":"\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-(--header-height)\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"ea160355-5951-44b5-b9d4-0a182f0fe4c5\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-95\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-turn=\"user\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pt-12 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"user\" data-message-id=\"ea160355-5951-44b5-b9d4-0a182f0fe4c5\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden items-end rtl:items-start\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"user-message-bubble-color corner-superellipse\/0.98 relative min-w-0 overflow-hidden rounded-[22px] px-4 py-2.5 leading-6 max-w-(--user-chat-width,70%)\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePublication:\u003c\/b\u003e London, Sampson Low, Marston \u0026amp; Co., Ltd., 1949\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFormatting:\u003c\/b\u003e 8vo. pp. 293\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCondition Report:\u003c\/b\u003e Very Good. Original red cloth binding remains remarkably tight, square, and bright, featuring sharp, unrubbed black lettering and decorative paneling to the front board and spine. The boards show virtually no shelf-wear, with only the faintest hint of bruising to the extreme spine tips. Internally, the text block is securely bound and free of prior ownership signatures or notable blemishes. The pages themselves are clean, though the text block edges exhibit the mild, uniform age-toning typical of post-war paper stock. The original illustrated dust jacket remains highly attractive, retaining bright, unfaded colours to the front panel. It shows only modest signs of handling, primarily consisting of minor rubbing and shallow nicks along the top and bottom edges, alongside some light surface dustiness to the white background of the rear panel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCatalogue Note:\u003c\/b\u003e A true first edition, first impression, \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003egreatly enhanced by the presence of its original dust jacket. The front panel artwork, depicting a dramatic encounter involving a jester, a lady, and swordsmen, is signed in the plate by the notable illustrator H.M. Brock, perfectly capturing the swashbuckling essence of Farnol's narrative.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003eThough Jeffery Farnol was a prolific and highly successful author during his lifetime, post-war titles such as this are often found heavily worn or lacking their original wrappers entirely. Finding a copy that retains such a bright and well-preserved dust jacket makes it an excellent addition to a collection of vintage historical romance or adventure fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003eSet against a vivid backdrop of historical intrigue and dashing adventure, \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"82\"\u003eThe Fool Beloved\u003c\/i\u003e delivers another quintessential Jeffery Farnol romance. Bursting with daring escapes, clashing steel, and a vibrant cast of characters—chief among them the enigmatic titular 'fool'—the novel weaves a captivating tale of loyalty, hidden identities, and enduring love. Farnol's distinctive prose, celebrated for its energetic pacing and charmingly archaic flair, effortlessly transports the reader to a bygone era of chivalry, high drama, and romantic destiny.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53793019986259,"sku":"4107-RM-F-VG-10","price":27.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/20260609_153104.jpg?v=1781019907","url":"https:\/\/broadhurstsbooks.com\/products\/the-fool-beloved-jeffery-farnol-1st-edition","provider":"Broadhursts Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}