This is a Penguin Books, 1969 edition of the book, in great condition except for a single crease right down the middle of the front cover.

I just found it in a box of books handed down by a relative so if you want it let me know. Otherwise in a couple of weeks it will go on bookmooch.com and a couple of weeks after that, it's off to a wild release which would be far too sad for this piece of history.

I found another bookcrosser who wants it so it's off to Furness Vale.

Arrived safely and waiting for me when I got in from work. I look forward to reading it, thanks for sharing.

First published in 1965 this book was initially banned in Ireland because of its sexual content but by today's standards it is pretty tame. O'Brien writes beautifully about being on holiday and experiencing new things, and it was fascinating to read about a woman’ sexual desires and her hunger to live life to the fullest. But it was the sudden mood swing midway through that really made an impression on me. Suddenly the whole story took on a very different slant. It left me with very mixed feelings about Ellen, whilst she was in France I wanted to go up on her, shake by the shoulders and tell her not to be so stupid but whilst in the UK I wanted to give her a big hug. However, I have to say overall I found this an OK read rather than a particularly gripping one.

Going out as part of a Reading it/Want it thread. Enjoy!

Received in the post today from 4evagreen as a RABCK along with two other surprise books (The Citadel and Crowner's Quest.) Thanks very much. I shall look forward to reading them all once they fit one of Plum-Crazy's monthly What to Read themes (see under Book Talk in the Forum).