 Title page for Helbeck of Bannisdale (1898) | |
| Author | Mary Augusta Ward |
|---|---|
| Country | England |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Smith, Elder & Co. |
Publication date | 1898 |
Helbeck of Bannisdale is a novel by Mary Augusta Ward, first published in 1898. It was one of her five bestselling novels. [1] [2]
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