1970's novel

[tiny tim]

which 1970's novel is dedicated to 'elizabeth with whom i first discovered the lake district' followed by a few lines in greek by thucydides?

[dml54]

if you google with the important words you will come across a book - you will then have to check this out at your library as the answer is not on the net

[Lin]

I am stuck on this as well,but can't check it out at library as it is closed for refurbishment. Any other clues please.

[football]

THERE WAS A BOOK LIKE THIS, EXACTLY AS YOU DESCRIBE. IT WAS BURNT IN THE FIRE.

[dml54]

Great clue, football. My local library didn't have the book, so I rang a nearer, much larger library - they were very helpful.

[tiny tim]

Thanks for your help, but I'm still no wiser. Is this a very well-known novel?

[dml54]

The author is more famous for another novel

[Antonden]

I think I've got the author - but WH Smiths/Waterstones/Library doesn't have the book I think it is. Would it be a one-word title? Help!

[dml54]

No. It has more than one word in its title.

[Antonden]

OK - got it now. Thanks for the clues everybody.

[DrP]

I'm really having issues here. Can anyone help me a little more?

[SKCOLL]

The Plague Dogs. Confirmed by GBQ Bill!