Escape

This paperback edition of "Escape" is in good condition, with some wear typical of a book from the 1940s. The cover shows minor edge wear, and the binding remains intact and sturdy. The pages are clean with slight toning, reflecting its age. No dust jacket is present, as expected for this format.

"Escape" by Ethel Vance, published by Pocket Books, Inc. in New York, 1942, is a gripping work of historical fiction set against the backdrop of WWII. This is the Pocket Books edition, specifically the 4th printing released in October 1942. Originally published by Little, Brown & Company in 1939, "Escape" explores themes of resistance and survival in Nazi Germany. Ethel Vance, a pseudonym for Grace Zaring Stone, crafts a narrative filled with tension and intrigue. This edition is a mass-market paperback, reflecting the era's demand for accessible and affordable literature. While the book is not a first edition, its 1942 printing makes it a piece of wartime publishing history. In good condition, this copy is a valuable find for collectors interested in mid-20th-century historical fiction.