8vo. [4], 302pp, [2]. With a half-title, an engraved frontispiece, and a final leaf of publisher's advertisements. Original publisher's blind-stamped green cloth, lettered in gilt to spine. Lightly rubbed and marked, a trifle cocked. Early inked ownership inscription to recto of FFEP.

The first edition of Harriet Mozley's (1803-1852) third published novel, that, unlike the majority of her efforts, is intended for an adult readership. A second edition, published by John and Charles Mozley, appeared in 1848.