{"product_id":"dust-of-nineveh-by-mary-kent-hughes-1st-edition","title":"Dust of Nineveh by Mary Kent Hughes 1st Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003eMary Kent Hughes’\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eDust of Nineveh\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a compelling wartime novel set in Iraq during the Second World War. Drawing on Hughes’ own experiences as a doctor serving with the British Army, the story provides an evocative picture of life in a remote military medical community. The harsh desert environment, extreme heat, dust, isolation, and uncertainty of wartime create a vivid backdrop for the characters’ experiences. Through the lives of the nurses and medical staff, Hughes explores the pressures of service overseas and the friendships and relationships that develop under difficult circumstances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe novel combines elements of adventure, romance, and historical fiction while offering an insight into the important role played by women in wartime medical services. Themes of courage, duty, friendship, independence, and sacrifice run throughout the story, giving it a strong human dimension. As a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efirst edition published in 1946,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eDust of Nineveh\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis also of interest to collectors of Australian literature, historical fiction, and Second World War books, particularly because of Hughes’ personal connection to the events and setting she describes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIn excellent condition as this is a 1st edition novel. Some tearing at the binder and edges of the paper sleeve cover and some yellowing on the edges of the pages (see photos). Also some pencil markings and stamp on the first page (see photos). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ePublished in 1946. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eDimensions: 19cm x 13cm \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThis item is second-hand and is sold as is. If you would like more details please \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fairtradeandgiftshop.com\/pages\/contact-fair-trade-and-gift-shop\" target=\"_blank\"\u003econtact us\u003c\/a\u003e or visit us in store.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e100% of profits raised from the sale of our goods will assist Fair Trade and Gift Shop in helping the many charities we support which make lasting change in the lives of disadvantaged people.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FAIR TRADE AND GIFT SHOP","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48931647029401,"sku":null,"price":29.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/7536\/2457\/files\/IMG_0062.jpg?v=1787619614","url":"https:\/\/fairtradeandgiftshop.com\/products\/dust-of-nineveh-by-mary-kent-hughes-1st-edition","provider":"FAIR TRADE AND GIFT SHOP","version":"1.0","type":"link"}