Published by Bloomsbury, London; 2006. 325pp. 8vo. First edition, first impression. Condition: Fine/Fine.
Bound in original black cloth boards with title in red to the spine. The binding is square and tight, in beautiful condition, free of marks or damage, with just a touch of bumping at the spine ends. Inside, the pages are clean and bright with no blemishes or wear, save for a touch of toning.
The book is housed in its original first-issue dust jacket, unclipped and in very smart condition. There are no marks to speak of, just very slight bumping along the edges.
All in all, this is a lovely example of this first edition by William Boyd, author of the Whitbread Award-winning novel A Good Man in Africa. Boyd has been one of England's most popular authors for years, with several of his books adapted into films and TV series. Restless is arguably one of his best: an espionage tale about a young woman who discovers that her mother was a spy during the Second World War. Boyd expertly transports his reader between the two time periods, exploring the devastating consequences of duplicity and betrayal, painting a remarkable portrait of a female spy amidst the drama of the Second World War. Storytelling at its finest, this beautiful book is a must-have for any modern firsts collection.