![]() ![]() First USA edition, first impression with full number line. Jacket and illustrations by Amy Hill (illustrator). Through Lyndsay's eyes and actions we come to understand the formidable powers of the earth. The unraveling of these ancient and bloody fertility rituals and incestuous primitive taboos keeps her intellectually and emotionally occupied for the remainder of this awesome and gripping story. ![]() ![]() But even before the funeral arrangements are completed, Lyndsay begins to suspect that the traditions of the town and its inhabitants, especially their unorthodox reverence for the Land, are frightening peculiar. Overcome with grief, the young widow travels to Ratchets, the remote village where Michael's family has lived for centuries. SUMMARY: The Widow of Ratchets tells the slightly supernatural and highly ominous story of American Lyndsay Kramer Dolben, and attractive newlywed who arrives in England to rejoin her husband only to be immediately informed of his recent death. Dust Jacket is very good, shiny and smooth with no tearing, marks and only slight noticeable edge wear, 10.00. The Boards are gray and black, straight and clean with crisp tight corners and pristine blue lettering on spine. Book is in near fine condition with no marks or creasing and tight binding. Holt, Rinehart and Winston 1979 Hardcover stated 1st edition, first printing with full number line. ![]()
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