First edition, first printing. xvi, 254pp, with a central section of monochrome plate illustrations. Black cloth-covered boards with gilt-stamped lettering on the spine. 8vo. Volume is neat, clean, bright and tight throughout. In its original original illustrated, glossy dust wrapper. slightly bumped on extreme edges and tiny corner crease at the top of the inner front flap. Dust wrapper now protected in an archival-quality Mylar sleeve, fitted without the use of tape or adhesives.
Four time Prime Minister, William Ewart Gladstone made the rescuing of fallen women - prostitutes - part of his life's work, although few believed that his interest was entirely innocent. This volume also considers his relationship with other women in his life, including his sister Helen who, addicted laudanum abandoned the family faith and converted to Catholicism, brought him as much frustration as his beautiful and graceful wife, Catherine Glynne, brought him domestic happiness and four daughters.
