The Valley of Secrets, Charmian Hussey — 1st Edition

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The Valley of Secrets, Charmian Hussey — 1st Edition

Name: The Valley of Secrets, Charmian Hussey — 1st Edition
Brand: Broadhursts Books
SKU: 5736
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Publication: Callington, Cornwall, Saint Piran Press, 2004

Formatting: 8vo, pp. [viii], 384.

Condition Report: Very Good. The black softcover wraps remain clean and bright, exhibiting only minor rubbing and faint shelf-wear to the extremities and corners, which is typical and expected for matte dark covers. The binding is remarkably tight and square, displaying no spine creases to indicate heavy previous reading. The text block edges are crisp and unblemished, while the internal pages are notably bright, fresh, and completely free from foxing, toning, or distracting markings, resulting in a highly presentable and structurally sound copy.

Catalogue Note: This copy represents a scarce early printing (second impression) of the true first edition, published independently prior to its wider commercial release. The novel was initially printed in very small numbers by the author's local Cornish press before being subsequently acquired and mass-produced by a major publishing house. Consequently, copies bearing this original independent imprint and distinctive binding are uncommonly found on the open market today. The text features the original in-text illustrations.

When orphan Stephen is unexpectedly bequeathed an enormous estate in Cornwall by a distant great-uncle, his life is transformed forever. Arriving at the sprawling Lansbury Hall, he discovers a hidden diary detailing a long-ago expedition to the Amazon rainforest, leading him to a mysterious, sealed valley on the estate grounds. Inside, he uncovers a thriving, secret ecosystem of exotic creatures and forgotten tribal histories, drawing him into an enchanting adventure of conservation, belonging, and the enduring magic of the natural world.

Book Condition: Very Good

Book Authors: Charmian Hussey

Book Publisher: Saint Piran Press

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Fiction

Genre: Children's Fiction & True Stories

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: No

Book Pages: 392

Book Publication Year: 2004

Book Publication Date:

Book Binding: Softcover

Illustrator: Christopher Crump

Book Series: N/A

Country/region of manufacture: Saltash, Cornwall, United Kingdom

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