Year Before Last by Kay Boyle. Hardback. Southern Illinois University Press. Carbondale and Edwardsville, 1969.

Description: Against the background of the French Riviera we watch the unfolding of the story of Hannah, who has left her husband for Martin, an impoverished  writer of compelling personality. Their love affair is complicated by the insane jealousy of an older woman which leads them to acts of desperation.  Year Before Last moves in swift incident and action to a dramatic end.

Condition: Hardback. Light blue boards with dark blue writing. Boards in good condition. Inside pages very clean. Some slight foxing to outside edges of pages. Dustjacket has a couple of small tears and has been covered in clear plastic.