George Moore — Evelyn Innes

London, T. Fisher Unwin, 1898 . First edition. Cloth. The first edition of George Moore's moving novel about an independent young Victorian woman. First edition of Evelyn Innes by George Moore in the original publisher's cloth binding. A moving coming of age novel about the protagonist Evelyn, who is guided through life by her father, lover, and priest. When she encounters other women at Church she finds her true direction in music and opera. The story of an independent woman is an unusual theme for a Victorian novelist. One of Moore's lesser known but widely appreciated works by its readers. George Moore was an Irish author, short story writer and poet. In the original publisher's cloth binding. Externally, very smart. There is some minor bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities. The front hinge is strained but firm. Internally, firmly bound. The pages are bright and clean with the odd spot. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .