Laurie McBain Wild Bells to the Wild Sky (1983 Book Club Edition) — Avon | Historical Romance

This is the 1983 Book Club Edition of Wild Bells to the Wild Sky by Laurie McBain, published by Avon. The story blends Elizabethan-era intrigue with a developing relationship between two characters caught up in political danger and personal discovery. 

The dust jacket features Elaine Duillo’s distinctive cover art, with the interior pages showing typical age toning for this edition. All condition details are photo-verified.

Quick Specs

Item Type: Vintage Historical Romance Book

• Size: 9 × 6 × 2 in
• Material: Red quarter-cloth over red/pink boards; DJ
• Color: Multicolor dust jacket; red boards
• Origin or Maker: Avon
• Year or Era: 1983
• GENRE: Historical Romance
• Language / Pages: English / 505 pages
• Identifiers: Not provided (Book Club Edition)

Edition & Features

• Edition: Book Club Edition
• Dust Jacket: Present; Book Club format (no price)
• Illustrations: None internally; cover art by Elaine Duillo
• Extras: Larger hardcover format typical of BCE printings

Condition Grade: Good

Notes:

• Dust jacket has edge wear, small chips, creasing, and rubbing at spine ends.
• Boards have light wear at corners and edges.
• Text block edges show age toning.
• Binding remains tight; interior pages clean with expected toning for the era.
• DJ remains bright with strong color.

See all photos for details—sold as pictured.

Condition Grade Key
Near Fine: minimal wear; tight; clean.
Very Good: light wear; clean text; minor flaws.
Good: noticeable wear; sound reading copy; some marks.
Fair: heavy wear; complete but worn; priced accordingly.

About the Author: Laurie McBain

Laurie McBain is known for historical romances that combine period settings with adventure-driven plots and character-centered storytelling.

A solid copy for readers who enjoy classic historical romance from the early 1980s.

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