Physical description

487 p. ; bound in calico which has advertisements printed on the cover.
Title page missing. Information for catalogue record derived from half-title page and publisher's advertising at end of book.

Publication type

fiction

Inscriptions & markings

Front cover advertises R. Harper and Cos 'Star Brand' oatmeal; Rear cover advertises Robert Harper & Coy. 'Silver Star' starch. Advertisements are examples of nineteenth century advertising and illustrate the use of books to cross-promote a range of products.
Bookbinder's details, 'T. Craig, 268 Post Office Place, Melbourne' printed lower RHS on front endpaper.
Signature 'Peter Simple' in pencil on second last page.

Summary

The novel, comprising twelve sections or "books", is set during the Wars of the Roses, and focuses on the power struggle between King Edward IV and the Earl of Warwick, known to history as "Warwick the Kingmaker".