Sir Charles Grandison by Richardson

Hardcover. Condition: Good - Very Good. 1896. Macmillan. Complete in two volumes.

Illustrations by Chris Hammond. Edited by George Saintsbury.

The History of Sir Charles Grandison, commonly called Sir Charles Grandison, is an epistolary novel by English writer Samuel Richardson first published in February 1753.

The novel follows the story of Harriet Byron who is pursued by Sir Hargrave Pollexfen. After she rejects Pollexfen, he kidnaps her, and she is only freed when Sir Charles Grandison comes to her rescue. After his appearance, the novel focuses on his history and life, and he becomes its central figure.

With the exception of some markings along the spine, and some light edgewear books in remarkable condition. Clean and tightly bound with no foxing.