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Modern & contemporary fiction (post c 1945)

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Modern & contemporary fiction (post c 1945)

Paperback. Sonokrom, a village in the Ghanaian hinterland, has not changed for thousands of years. Kayo is a forensic pathologist convinced that scientific logic can shatter even the most inexplicable of mysteries. But as events in the village become incomprehensible, Kayo finds that Western logic and political bureaucracy are no longer equal to the task. Num Pages: 176 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 129 x 12. Weight in Grams: 134.
Publisher
Vintage Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
176
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
SKU
V9780099526124
ISBN
9780099526124
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.00

Paperback. From Nigel Williams, acclaimed master comic genius of suburbia and author of the much-loved Wimbledon Poisoner: R.I.P. is a sublime comedy told from beyond the grave. Num Pages: 336 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 126. .
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Little, Brown Book Group United Kingdom
Number of pages
336
Condition
New
SKU
V9781472118585
ISBN
9781472118585
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 11.99
€ 10.81

Paperback. Nigel Williams, one of the UK's finest comic writers, returns with a poignant comic portrait of four marriages: a caustic satire of suburban intrigue, tainted love and late-flowering lust. Num Pages: 336 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 129 x 26. Weight in Grams: 278.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Little, Brown Book Group United Kingdom
Number of pages
336
Condition
New
SKU
V9781472106759
ISBN
9781472106759
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 11.99
€ 10.26

Paperback. The hilarious second book in Nigel William's comic trilogy set in Wimbledon, delightfully re-issued with a stunning new cover. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 131 x 18. Weight in Grams: 242.
Publisher
Little, Brown Book Group United Kingdom
Number of pages
288
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9781472106780
ISBN
9781472106780
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.02

Paperback. A welcome re-issue of Nigel William's modern classic of comic writing. Num Pages: 336 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 131 x 21. Weight in Grams: 276.
Publisher
Little, Brown Book Group United Kingdom
Number of pages
336
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9781472106766
ISBN
9781472106766
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.06

Paperback. The second in the Mary Stewart trilogy and a sequel to PRICE OF A PRINCESS, in which a feeble monarch, James III, proves to be a disaster for Scotland as clan feuds come to a head. Series: Mary Stewart. Num Pages: 464 pages. BIC Classification: FA; FV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 179 x 114 x 32. Weight in Grams: 254. Good clean copy with some minor shelf wear
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1995
Publisher
Hodder & Stoughton
Condition
Used, Very Good
SKU
KKD0004458
ISBN
9780340625873
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 17.95

Paperback. The story of John Stewart of Methven, unwillingly knighted by James VI and I and drawn into a world of politics and greed Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: FA; FV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 178 x 111 x 29. Weight in Grams: 193. Good clean copy with some minor shelf wear
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1995
Publisher
Hodder & Stoughton
Condition
Used, Very Good
SKU
KKD0004457
ISBN
9780340386354
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 17.95

Paperback. In 1857, the Tweed Fisheries Act made it illegal to fish for salmon in 50 square miles of open sea off the mouth of the River Tweed. A local schoolmaster, Adam Horsburgh, believes the Act should be challenged openly and when he proceeds to act, a full-scale salmon war breaks out. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: FA; FV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 131 x 19. Weight in Grams: 252.
Publisher
B&W Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1994
Condition
New
SKU
V9781873631461
ISBN
9781873631461
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 8.99
€ 7.64

Paperback. A hero of the Peninsular War, Lieutenant Alastair MacRory of Gleneidart returns home to Wester Ross to recuperate from a wound he suffered while fighting with the Highland regiments. Highland families are being evicted and sent to Canada. Alastair deserts and throws in his lot with his people. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: FA; FV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 131 x 18. Weight in Grams: 230. 256 pages. A hero of the Peninsular War, Lieutenant Alastair MacRory of Gleneidart returns home to Wester Ross to recuperate from a wound he suffered while fighting with the Highland regiments. Highland families are being evicted and sent to Canada. Alastair deserts and throws in his lot with his people. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: FA; FV. Dimension: 198 x 131 x 18. Weight: 230.
Publisher
B & W Publishing
Number of pages
256
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1994
Condition
New
SKU
V9781873631454
ISBN
9781873631454
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 8.99
€ 7.55

Paperback. This debut collection of short stories by the award-winning writer and journalist Nigel Jarrett brings together places of violence, longing, helplessness and vivid remembrance, where characters must cope with the darker side of human relationships, often inside the seemingly cosy world of the family. Num Pages: 160 pages. BIC Classification: FA; FYB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 203 x 129 x 13. Weight in Grams: 174.
Publisher
Parthian Books
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9781906998516
ISBN
9781906998516
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 12.40

Paperback. A psychological study of marriage, loyalty and justice, A WAY THROUGH THE WOOD is a remarkable post-war novel. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129. .
Publisher
Orion Publishing Co United Kingdom
Number of pages
256
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781474601207
ISBN
9781474601207
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.02

Paperback. Num Pages: 322 pages. BIC Classification: FA; HRCV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 140 x 23. Weight in Grams: 358.
Publisher
Thomas Nelson Publishers United States
Number of pages
322
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
SKU
V9781595545039
ISBN
9781595545039
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 16.21

Paperback. Aims to take the readers behind the scenes to the world of young Hollywood royalty. Num Pages: 240 pages, colour illustrations. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 153 x 17. Weight in Grams: 368.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
It Books
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780061137334
ISBN
9780061137334
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 16.10

Paperback. An enthralling novel based on the true story behind Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis' iconic pink suit. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 129 x 198 x 28. Weight in Grams: 246.
Publisher
Virago
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9781844089758
ISBN
9781844089758
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 7.09

Paperback. Fourteen-year-old Alma Singer is trying to find a cure for her mother's loneliness. Believing she might discover it in an old book her mother is lovingly translating, she sets out in search of its author. Across New York an old man called Leo Gursky is trying to survive a little bit longer. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 129 x 18. Weight in Grams: 194.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Penguin
Edition
01st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780141019970
ISBN
9780141019970
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.08

Paperback. Fourteen-year-old Alma Singer is trying to find a cure for her mother's loneliness. Believing she might discover it in an old book her mother is lovingly translating, she sets out in search of its author. Across New York an old man called Leo Gursky is trying to survive a little bit longer. Series: Penguin Essentials. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 113 x 179 x 23. Weight in Grams: 154.
Publisher
Penguin
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9780241973639
ISBN
9780241973639
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 11.99
€ 10.22

Paperback. Tells a haunting story that explores loss and memory. Spanning continents and decades, and weaving an intricate web of its characters' lives, this book is about love, loss and survival against the odds. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 130 x 20. Weight in Grams: 226. Clean copy
Condition
Used, Very Good
Publisher
Penguin
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
SKU
KEX0248379
ISBN
9780670919345
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 17.95

Paperback. Num Pages: 154 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Dimension: 141 x 210 x 13. Weight in Grams: 194.
Number of pages
154
Publisher
Amazon Publishing United States
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9781612184968
ISBN
9781612184968
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 9.99
€ 8.99

Paperback. In the culture and biases of Venice and the childhood of a young man named Iago could not escape his status as runt of the litter in his family nor his distasteful tendencies toward honesty that made him a social outcast. Num Pages: 400 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 204 x 136 x 25. Weight in Grams: 300.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers Inc United States
Number of pages
400
Condition
New
SKU
V9780062026873
ISBN
9780062026873
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 15.06

Paperback. Num Pages: 416 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 206 x 135 x 33. Weight in Grams: 312.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers Inc
Condition
New
SKU
KSG0019883
ISBN
9780062369475
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 4.99

Paperback. A disquieting, dexterous and defiant missive, another triumph by one of North America's foremost practitioners of innovative writing. Translator(s): Lotbiniere-Harwood, Susanne De. Num Pages: 120 pages. BIC Classification: FA; FYT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 119 x 195 x 10. Weight in Grams: 158.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Coach House Books Canada
Number of pages
120
Condition
New
SKU
V9781552452134
ISBN
9781552452134
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 16.21

Paperback. Translator(s): Lotbiniere-Harwood, Susanne De. Num Pages: 206 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: DQ; FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 142 x 18. Weight in Grams: 352.
Publisher
Coach House Books United Kingdom
Number of pages
206
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781552451724
ISBN
9781552451724
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 18.99
€ 18.14

Paperback.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Strebor Books International, LLC United States
Edition
Original
Number of pages
352
Condition
New
SKU
V9781593094850
ISBN
9781593094850
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 15.26

Paperback. Num Pages: 400 pages. BIC Classification: FA; FF; FH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129. .
Publisher
Penguin Books Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9781405926898
ISBN
9781405926898
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 11.99
€ 10.29

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