Modern & contemporary fiction (post c 1945)
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Modern & contemporary fiction (post c 1945)
Paperback. This novel, by the Brazilian novelist Machado de Assis (originally published in 1900), is one of the unrecognized classics of the turn of the century. This translation provides an informative introduction and notes by John Gledson, which set the novel in its historical context. Translator(s): Gledson, John. Series: Library of Latin America. Num Pages: 288 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: FA; FC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 217 x 140 x 16. Weight in Grams: 346.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press Inc New York
- Edition
- Reprint
- Number of pages
- 286
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780195103090
- ISBN
- 9780195103090
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 21.79
€ 23.99
€ 21.79
Paperback. Machado de Assis (1839-1908) is considered the pre-eminent writer of Brazil, but his work has only recently become known to the English-speaking world. This new translation of Posthumous Memoirs of Bras Cubas, first published in 1881, now brings Machado de Assis's sardonic wit and keen appreciation of human foibles to a much larger audience. Editor(s): Regno, Enylton De Sa. Translator(s): Rabassa, Gregory. Series: Library of Latin America. Num Pages: 240 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KLSB; 2ADP; BG; FA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 141 x 16. Weight in Grams: 322.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press Inc
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Edition
- Revised ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780195101706
- ISBN
- 9780195101706
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 53.28
€ 53.28
Paperback. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 200 x 129 x 26. Weight in Grams: 242.
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781408840986
- ISBN
- 9781408840986
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 11.99€ 10.03
€ 11.99
€ 10.03
Paperback. Eugene Burnside joined the Firm before he left school, running drugs. Clever and ambitious, he's now 28 and going places: he's come to the attention of the Faron Brothers and, as everyone knows, the brothers are the Firm. Promotion couldn't come too soon for Eugene - it means he no longer has to deal with middleman Shifter and his two old aunts. Num Pages: 416 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 129 x 28. Weight in Grams: 276. 415pp
- Condition
- Used, Like New
- Publisher
- Black Swan
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Edition
- New Ed
- SKU
- KNW0010717
- ISBN
- 9780552773737
Paperback
Condition: Used, Like New
€ 5.49
€ 5.49
Paperback. Series: DESTINATION LOVE BOOK 3. Num Pages: 384 pages. BIC Classification: FA. .
- Publisher
- Headline Publishing Group
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781472237989
- ISBN
- 9781472237989
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 10.97
€ 13.99
€ 10.97
Paperback. Hot on the heals of Kindle bestseller THE OYSTER CATCHER and widely-acclaimed follow-up THE OLIVE BRANCH, Jo Thomas's vineyard-set novel is full of heart and perfect for fans of Carole Matthews and Lucy Diamond. Num Pages: 480 pages. BIC Classification: FA; FR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 131 x 197 x 32. Weight in Grams: 336.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Headline Publishing Group
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781472223722
- ISBN
- 9781472223722
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 10.95
€ 13.99
€ 10.95
Paperback. Jo Thomas's new novel is set in the glorious mountains of Crete and sure to be a hit with readers who loved THE OYSTER CATCHER and LATE SUMMER IN THE VINEYARD. Fans of Lucy Diamond and Katie Fforde will love this heartwarming, hilarious tale. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: FA; FR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129. .
- Publisher
- Headline Publishing Group
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781472223746
- ISBN
- 9781472223746
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 10.97
€ 13.99
€ 10.97
Paperback. Translator(s): Bartlett, Don. Num Pages: 432 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Dimension: 179 x 115 x 26. Weight in Grams: 224.
- Publisher
- Vintage Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780099581871
- ISBN
- 9780099581871
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 10.99€ 9.91
€ 10.99
€ 9.91
Paperback. A charming, witty and original debut reminiscent of Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 200 x 129 x 21. Weight in Grams: 196.
- Publisher
- Hodder & Stoughton General Division
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781473612020
- ISBN
- 9781473612020
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 11.61
€ 13.99
€ 11.61
Paperback. A unique and enthralling collection from a prize-winning author, these short stories are sure to enthrall. In addition to being shortlisted for the Best First Book Award in the Eurasia Commonwealth Writers Prize, this collection was also shortlisted for Welsh Book of the Year 2003. Num Pages: 200 pages. BIC Classification: FA; FYB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 194 x 127 x 11. Weight in Grams: 172.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Parthian Books United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781902638232
- ISBN
- 9781902638232
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 10.22
€ 10.22
Paperback. The instinct to make rivals; the urge to reach out to others. These competing claims - and flawed, elusive love - are the territory of these nineteen stories. This book aims to probe our darker fantasies of power, control and revenge, in a world not far removed from Grimm's icy forests, where games are seldom innocent. Num Pages: 264 pages. BIC Classification: FA; FYB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 214 x 138 x 19. Weight in Grams: 306.
- Publisher
- Parthian Books United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 264
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781902638584
- ISBN
- 9781902638584
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 11.20
€ 11.20
Paperback. Teenage kicks, seaside sex and soggy chips.. the hilarious second novel from the Queen of Comedy, Jo Brand Num Pages: 384 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 130 x 21. Weight in Grams: 252.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Headline Review
- Edition
- Revised ed.
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- Used, Good
- SKU
- KLN0016596
- ISBN
- 9780755322305
Paperback
Condition: Used, Good
€ 5.49
€ 5.49
Paperback. The wonderful first novel from the Queen of Comedy, Jo Brand, reissued with a brilliant new cover Num Pages: 384 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 136 x 26. Weight in Grams: 262.
- Publisher
- Headline Review London
- Number of pages
- 384
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Edition
- New Ed
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780755320301
- ISBN
- 9780755320301
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 11.64
€ 14.99
€ 11.64
Paperback. The new hilarious, poignant and darkly comic novel by the Queen of Comedy Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 195 x 130 x 31. Weight in Grams: 290.
- Publisher
- Headline Review
- Number of pages
- 352
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780755322329
- ISBN
- 9780755322329
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 10.87
€ 13.99
€ 10.87
Paperback. Teenage kicks, seaside sex and soggy chips.. the hilarious second novel from the Queen of Comedy, Jo Brand Num Pages: 384 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 130 x 21. Weight in Grams: 252.
- Condition
- Used, Good
- Publisher
- Headline Review
- Number of pages
- 384
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Edition
- Revised ed.
- SKU
- KLN0014160
- ISBN
- 9780755322305
Paperback
Condition: Used, Good
€ 5.49
€ 5.49
Paperback. A beautifully written love story set in 1960s Soho amid the revival of fascism. Includes reading-group notes. Num Pages: 336 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 131 x 198 x 27. Weight in Grams: 238.
- Publisher
- Orion Publishing Co
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780228242
- ISBN
- 9781780228242
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 11.99€ 10.18
€ 11.99
€ 10.18
Paperback. Racy, funny and joyful; take Jude's hand and join her on an exciting journey of self-discovery through darkness to light. Num Pages: 172 pages. BIC Classification: FA; VXA; YFB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 143 x 218 x 11. Weight in Grams: 176.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Roundfire Books
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781782796299
- ISBN
- 9781782796299
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 15.99€ 14.98
€ 15.99
€ 14.98
Paperback. An epic, involving and exquisitely told story of inheritance and chance as it plays out in one family, across one century and four generations. Num Pages: 464 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 130 x 29. Weight in Grams: 322.
- Publisher
- Portobello Books Ltd
- Number of pages
- 464
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781846273827
- ISBN
- 9781846273827
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 11.99€ 9.83
€ 11.99
€ 9.83
Paperback. When Rachel sets off alone for her mother's isolated country house, she promises herself that the business of packing up and selling will only take a couple of weeks, and then she'll be home again, and back to normal. But from the moment she steps through the front door, Rachel feels that the house contains more than she had expected. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 130 x 25. Weight in Grams: 274.
- Publisher
- Portobello Books Ltd
- Number of pages
- 352
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Edition
- Main
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781846271403
- ISBN
- 9781846271403
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 11.99€ 9.93
€ 11.99
€ 9.93
Paperback. Paris, 1939: The pavement rumbles with the footfall of Nazi soldiers marching along the Champs Elysees. A young writer, recently arrived from Ireland to make his mark, smokes one last cigarette with his lover before the city they know is torn apart. Soon, he will put is life and those of his loved ones in mortal danger by joining the Resistance.. Num Pages: 400 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBR; 1DDF; FA; FJMS; FR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 129 x 224 x 28. Weight in Grams: 278.
- Publisher
- Black Swan
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780552779524
- ISBN
- 9780552779524
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 11.69
€ 14.99
€ 11.69
Paperback. "A fierce, funny, brave, and bracingly honest new novel..Every bit as poignant and powerful as The Catcher in the Rye." ---Chicago Tribune Num Pages: 304 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 140 x 22. Weight in Grams: 300.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Little, Brown & Company United States
- Edition
- Reprint
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780316125277
- ISBN
- 9780316125277
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.00
€ 17.99
€ 16.00
Paperback. Translator(s): Klimova, R.; Schloss, Roslyn. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: FA; FYT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 130 x 20. Weight in Grams: 296. 256 pages. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: FA; FYT. Dimension: 197 x 130 x 20. Weight: 294. Translator(s): Klimova, R.; Schloss, Roslyn.
- Publisher
- Daunt
- Number of pages
- 256
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781907970061
- ISBN
- 9781907970061
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 10.66
€ 13.99
€ 10.66
Paperback. Translator(s): Winn, Marie. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: FA; FYT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 137 x 196 x 23. Weight in Grams: 336. 288 pages. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: FA; FYT. Dimension: 137 x 196 x 23. Weight: 328. Translator(s): Winn, Marie.
- Publisher
- Daunt
- Number of pages
- 288
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781907970016
- ISBN
- 9781907970016
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 10.66
€ 13.99
€ 10.66