A fine copy of the first edition of Bizot’s first novel (the title might translate as The Leap of the Lizard) set in the world of American-French relations in Cambodia in the 1980s. With a fine presentation inscription “Pour Jane et David ce roman sur nous-mêmes, aussi triste que l’homme abrité chez vous avec Laura …en profonde affection, en chaleureux hommage.” [“For Jane and David this novel about ourselves, as sad as the man sheltered in your home with Laura. In deep affection, in warm admiration.”] The sadness references the death of his daughter Laura, who had died at the age of 12 the preceding year.
From the library of David Cornwell aka John Le Carré.
Maggs Bros. Ltd., Catalogue 1526, John Le Carré: Books from The Library of Jane and David Cornwell at Tregiffian, Item 195.
