The Spring of the Ram - first UK edition

by Dorothy Dunnett - signed

Second volume of the House of Niccolo series. Taking place in Trebizond at the time of the downfall of Constantinople. Political intrigue, trade wars and religion in the late 15th century. Outstanding historic fiction by the best of the best.  Maps on front and rear end papers.

Backed by none other than Cosimo de' Medici, Nicholas sails the Black Sea to Trebizond, last outpost of Byzantium, and the last jewel missing from the crown of the Ottoman Empire. But trouble lies ahead. Nicholas' stepdaughter--at the tender age of thirteen--has eloped with his rival in trade: a Machiavellian Genoese who races ahead of Nicholas, sowing disaster at every port. And time is of the essence: Trebizond may fall to the Turks at any moment.

Book is crimson red cloth with gold lettering on the spine in fine condition. Maps on inside end papers. Dust jacket is also in fine condition.

Signed by the author.