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Pre-owned. Some words of the Lesson – “Many waters cannot quench love…” – evoked for her a tragic past with its varied events played out in England, Egypt and Spain. She, of all women, could subscribe to those words. In the crucifixion of her spirit the undefeatable strength of a mother’s love had been tested. One not present that morning, Miss Allerton, had never heard of Ligurio, yet it was destined to play a part in her life. For forty years in Laramie, Wyoming, she had dreamed of going to Rome. When at last she had got there a most astonishing revelation awaited her, to link her up with the life of the Mediterranean resort. With dust jacket. Bound in blue cloth with gilt titles on the spine and a facsimile signature of the author on the lower front board. Two very minor tears to the dust jacket (no material missing) at the top of the spine area. Good clean copy. Signature of original owner in ink at top of first page. Love is Like That is a sunlit comedy written with all the charm and skill that have won Cecil Roberts his world-wide public. With its scene changing vividly from a villa in Italy to a dahabeeyah in Egypt, the Feria in Spain, a Chiltern cottage and the upland state of Wyoming, USA, and its sentient dialogue, this new novel displays all Mr Robert’s customary verisimilitude and knowledge, and his delicate compassion. It is, above all, a book to be enjoyed. Hardcover. Published by Hodder & Stoughton 1957. Weight 367g