First edition, published in 1952 by the Falcon Press of London. 287 pages. Includes Mylar wrapped dust jacket in fair condition. Previous owner’s name/address written in pencil on inside cover page. Paper name plate pasted on inside front cover. “London , August 25,1955” written in ink on inside front cover. Toning marks on inside covers. Bumped front bottom corner. Clean unmarked text. This is the inspirational story of the famous Australian-born prima donna opera star who was stricken with partial paralysis at the height of her career. She struggled to learn to sing again and eventually maintained her success.