The Big Secret by Merle Colby, Book Club Edition, Original Book League Review Insert Included

If you enjoy vintage fiction from the post-war era, this copy of The Big Secret by Merle Colby is a nice one to add to your bookshelf. This copy includes its original dust jacket as well as the Book League Review April 1950 selection insert, a bonus that is often missing after more than seventy-five years. A wonderful addition to a collection of vintage fiction, political novels, Book Club Editions, or mid-century American literature.

Synopsis
Set in post-World War II Washington, D.C., The Big Secret follows characters whose lives become intertwined through politics, ambition, romance, and hidden government affairs. As personal relationships and public responsibilities collide, long-kept secrets begin to surface, creating a story of intrigue against the backdrop of America's changing political landscape during the early Cold War years.

Condition: Very Good
The black embossed hardcover is exceptionally well preserved and shows very little shelf wear. Inside, the pages have naturally yellowed with age but remain clean, with no writing, highlighting, or torn pages. The binding is tight and the book displays beautifully. The dust jacket has no tears, chips, or missing pieces. It shows light rubbing and edge wear consistent with age and careful use.

Details:
Book Club Edition
Published 1949
Original dust jacket included
Original Book League Review insert included
Embossed black hardcover in excellent condition
Tight binding
Clean pages with no writing or markings
Pages naturally toned with age
Dust jacket has light edge wear and rubbing

History
The Big Secret was written by Merle Colby and first published by The Viking Press in May 1949. Colby was an American novelist and journalist who often wrote stories centered around politics, journalism, and Washington society.

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