Scarlet Sister Mary

This hardcover edition is in fair condition, showing signs of age-related wear. The red cloth cover features decorative designs but exhibits some fading and staining. The spine is intact, though slightly worn at the edges. The pages are tanned, typical of books from this period, with some corner tears. No dust jacket is present.

"Scarlet Sister Mary" by Julia Peterkin, published by Triangle Books in New York, 1941, is a reprint edition of the original work first published in 1928 by The Bobbs-Merrill Company. This hardcover edition lacks a dust jacket and features the distinctive red cloth binding with decorative motifs. Julia Peterkin, a notable author, won the Pulitzer Prize for this novel, which explores themes of life and culture in the Southern United States. This edition, reprinted in January 1941, offers insight into the era's publishing practices and remains a significant piece for collectors of Southern literature. The book is in fair condition, with some wear consistent with its age, but remains structurally sound.