1st Edition 1923. Presentation inscription from the author reads ‘Siegfried Sassoon from D.E.',. It carries the Sotheby’s monogram label as proof that it came from Siegfried Sassoon’s own library that was sold by Sotheby’s in 1991. Dorothy Easton Jun 1889 – Aug 1991. Author of two novels—Tantalus (1923) and Bid Time Return (1934) a somewhat Brontëan romance. She also wrote a memoir, You Asked Me Why (1936), and a gardening book with the evocative title, Gay Gardening: A Book of Tips for Amateur Gardeners (1932). Tantalus is a story of an account of a clergyman's love-affair with the French governess of his sister-in-law's children. A review at the time of publication states - neither continental nor squalid, at times vividly impressionist, at times tiresomely unconsecutive and obscure, always with a suggestion of mystery and a reserve of emotion. It would be a better book if it disclosed more recognisably and consistently its point of view. It seems to be written through the eyes of a child, a method not without charm, but baffling because of its irresponsibility and its uncertain sense of proportion and direction. Miss Easton aims high, but she draws her bow at a venture, making it hard to tell what her quarry is, and how far her hits are lucky or intentional. novel has a hurried, breathless air : it reads like a translation from the Scandinavian, and particu- larly like a translation of Hans Andersen. It is a strange story with stylish and modernists undertones. Book is very good++ and in bright condition. Contents good.