A Bend in the River, V.S. Naipaul, Andre Deutsch, 1979, First Edition, First Impression Shortlisted for the Booker Prize in 1979 and ranked number 83 by the Modern Library in its 1998 list of the 100 best English-language novels of the 20th Century, this novels tells the story of Salim, a merchant in post-colonial mid-20th century Africa. There is a neat owners name and date to the first end paper. In near fine condition, the binding is straight and tight, the boards clean and the lettering on the spine bright. There is minimal shelf wear to the top and bottom edges of the spine. The end papers and pages are free from tears. There is a faint mark to the top edge. The unclipped dust jacket, protected in a clear, removable cover is in near fine condition with slight nibbling to the top and bottom edges of the spine, marks to the spine and a mark to the back cover. Will be dispatched carefully wrapped in bubblewrap and a cardboard box.