Doris Mortman – First Born – Uncorrected Proof Copy 1987
£35.00
An uncorrected proof copy of First Born by Doris Mortman, published by Hodder & Stoughton, in 1987. A near fine copy, with fading to the spine, light shelf wear to the front soft covers, text block bright and crisp.
First Born by Doris Mortman is a sweeping family saga spanning two decades, following four ambitious cousins—Jinx, Cissie, Becca, and Frankie—who share a grand matriarch’s legacy. Their lives traverse glamorous spheres: Paris couture, luxury hotels, television and U.S. politics. When Jinx discovers a half‑sister, hidden rivalries erupt into betrayal, ambition and love. Mortman delves into themes of identity, power and family bonds, blending soap‑opera drama with emotional depth in a richly detailed contemporary novel.
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An uncorrected proof copy of First Born by Doris Mortman, published by Hodder & Stoughton, in 1987. A near fine copy, with fading to the spine, light shelf wear to the front soft covers, text block bright and crisp.
First Born by Doris Mortman is a sweeping family saga spanning two decades, following four ambitious cousins—Jinx, Cissie, Becca, and Frankie—who share a grand matriarch’s legacy. Their lives traverse glamorous spheres: Paris couture, luxury hotels, television and U.S. politics. When Jinx discovers a half‑sister, hidden rivalries erupt into betrayal, ambition and love. Mortman delves into themes of identity, power and family bonds, blending soap‑opera drama with emotional depth in a richly detailed contemporary novel.
