London: Simpkin, Marshall, and Co., 1850. 8vo, pp. [8], 120; original blindstamped green cloth gilt stamped on the upper cover; After translating some Horace in 1850, Whyte-Melville (1821-1878) published his first novel, Digby Grand, in 1852, which was a success. He went on to publish 21 other novels and became..... More