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c1968 The Works Of Nevil Shute Classic Literature Heron Books 16 Volumes

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c1968 The Works Of Nevil Shute Classic Literature Heron Books 16 Volumes

16 Volume Collection Of The Works Of Nevil Shute. Includes The Following Titles:
  • What Happened to the Corbetts,
  • Requiem for a Wren
  • Round the Bend
  • Pastoral
  • Pied Piper
  • On the Beach
  • Trustee from the Toolroom
  • The Rainbow and the Rose
  • The Far Country
  • Most Secret
  • No Highway
  • In the Wet
  • An Old Captivity
  • Beyond the Black Stump
  • A Town Like Alice
  • The Chequer Board
By Nevil Shute
Published by Heron Books: London c1968 - Printed In France

"This handsome 16-volume set presents a substantial portion of the works of Nevil Shute, one of the 20th century's most enduring and widely read novelists, here issued in a uniform and highly decorative red leather-style binding with gilt tooling. The collection includes the following titles: What Happened to the Corbetts, Requiem for a Wren, Round the Bend, Pastoral, Pied Piper, On the Beach, Trustee from the Toolroom, The Rainbow and the Rose, The Far Country, Most Secret, No Highway, In the Wet, An Old Captivity, Beyond the Black Stump, A Town Like Alice, and The Chequer Board. Together, these works span Shute's full thematic range, from wartime tension and engineering drama to deeply human stories of resilience, love, and moral courage.

Shute's writing is distinguished by its clarity, quiet emotional depth, and strong narrative drive, often grounded in his own background as an aeronautical engineer. Titles such as No Highway and Round the Bend reflect his fascination with aviation and technology, while A Town Like Alice, Requiem for a Wren, and Pastoral explore the personal toll of war and the rebuilding of lives in its aftermath. Other works, including On the Beach and Most Secret, delve into the anxieties of the modern world, offering thoughtful and sometimes haunting reflections on conflict and its consequences. His storytelling consistently balances technical authenticity with an accessible and deeply humane perspective.

As a cohesive set, these volumes offer both aesthetic appeal and literary substance, their uniform bindings creating a striking shelf presence while housing some of Shute's most celebrated novels. The inclusion of both well-known classics and lesser-seen titles provides a broad and satisfying overview of his career, making this an ideal collection for readers and collectors alike. It would particularly appeal to admirers of mid-20th century English fiction, aviation literature, and those drawn to quietly powerful narratives of endurance and humanity."

Light wear and fading to covers. Pages clean and well presented. An excellent collection in very good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.

Size 20.5cm x 12cm x 3cm (x 16 volumes)

Categories:

  • Fiction
  • Literature

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    Condition: Very good
    Binding: Hardcover
    Special Attributes: ["Heron Books Fine Bindings", "16 Volumes"]
    Region: Europe
    Subject: Literature & Fiction
    Original/Facsimile: Original
    Seller Notes: Light wear and fading to covers. Pages clean and well presented. An excellent collection in very good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.
    Language: English
    Author: Nevil Shute
    Publisher: Heron Books: London
    Year Printed: 1968
    Sub-subject: Nevil Shute