Brownsea Silver by K. M. Peyton Australian vineyards With only the cart wheels

With only the cart wheels for protection he withstood their fire for three-quarters of an hour

The number of old people in our society is steadily increasing

and amongst those who thronged the tables were to be seen crowned heads of Europe and their illustrious mistresses

affection sand irreverence

Brownsea Silver by K. M. Peyton Australian vineyards With only the cart wheelsBrownsea Silver by K. M. Peyton Collins, 1964, [First Edition], hardcover, dustjacket Very Good Condition, a little edge and shelf wear, a little rubbing and bumping to edges and corners, some markings to covers; dustjacket shows some edge and shelf wear with some rubbing, bumping, creasing and chipping, some tears (see photographs) Nick and Robb, the Sea Scouts from London whom we met in Stormcock Meets Trouble and The Hard Way Home, take on the job