First published 1980

The Gentle Prisoner

Editions tracked: 1
First edition: Harlequin Classic Library, 1980
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Who published the first edition of The Gentle Prisoner?

The first edition of The Gentle Prisoner by Sara Seale was published in Toronto by Harlequin Classic Library in 1980.

How many editions of The Gentle Prisoner are there?

We track 1 edition of The Gentle Prisoner, including 1 first edition. Each has its own page with how to identify it.

How can I tell if my copy of The Gentle Prisoner is a first edition?

Check the title page and its reverse (the copyright page) against the edition: publisher, place and date should match, with no later printing or edition stated. Where we know the issue points, they are listed on the edition's page.