Author(s): D. H. Lawrence

Fiction

The Widowing of Mrs. Holroyd. Mrs. Holroyd's husband is a slovenly miser who drinks a lot, associates with prostitutes, and beats her. After a local gentleman makes his amorous feelings for her known, Mrs. Holroyd's prayers are answered - and her husband is killed in a mining accident. This fantastic novel is highly recommended for fans of Lawrence's work, and it is not to be missed by collectors.

pp. x, 93, 19 [1]. On verso: The Plimpton Press...USA. [one of 500 from the American sheets]. Includes publisher's list. Original blue cloth with gilt titles. Blank prelim page cut out. Previous owner's stamp to ffep.