Simon Raven — Brother Cain

London, Anthony Blond, 1959 . First edition. Cloth. The first edition of this novel by English author Simon Raven in the original dust wrapper. First edition of Brother Cain by Simon Raven in the original publisher's cloth binding and unclipped dust wrapper. A young man feels lost and hopeless after being expelled from school, leaving university, and forced to resign from the army, the opportunity to join a British Government security organisation is too tempting.Simon Raven was an English author, best remembered for his humour and louche lifestyle. Prior owner's ink inscription to the first free endpaper. In the original publisher's cloth binding and unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, very smart. There is some slight wear to the extremities of the dust wrapper, including a few small tears. To the binding, there is some minor bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities. Prior owner's ink inscription to the first free endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. The pages are bright and clean with the occasional spot. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: None. Very Good Indeed/Very Good Indeed.