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Modern & contemporary fiction (post c 1945)

Paperback.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
WW Norton & Co United States
Edition
Second Edition
Number of pages
432
Condition
New
SKU
V9780393927924
ISBN
9780393927924
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 16.51

Paperback. The tale of lives won from a cruel sea and crueller landlords. The dawning of the herring fisheries brought with it the hope of escape from the Highland Clearances, and this story paints a vivid picture of a community fighting against nature and history, and refusing to be crushed. Num Pages: 592 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 128 x 34. Weight in Grams: 470.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1978
Publisher
Faber & Faber
Condition
New
SKU
9780571090419
ISBN
9780571090419
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 12.99
€ 10.59

Paperback. After 19 years of teaching his pupils to emigrate, Alford George, elitist schoolteacher turned populist politician, is forced to work out a welcome for the diverse races of Trinidad to their own island and how to liberate those who, despite emancipation, are still struggling under old captivities. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 127 x 6. Weight in Grams: 258.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
Faber & Faber
Condition
New
SKU
9780571192946
ISBN
9780571192946
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 10.06

Paperback. The Bloodworths come from Ackerman's Field, Tennessee. Theirs is a rough and violent past and Boyd Bloodworth - father of the hero, Fleming - is intent on continuing the tradition. The year is 1952 and E.F. Bloodworth, Boyd's father, has returned after 20 years of roaming. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 127 x 21. Weight in Grams: 220.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Faber & Faber
Condition
New
SKU
9780571212149
ISBN
9780571212149
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 12.99
€ 10.45

Paperback. Growing up disabled and gay in the 1950's, circumstances force John Cromer from an early age to develop an intense and vivid internal world. As his character develops, this ability to transcend external circumstance through his own strength of character proves an invaluable asset. Num Pages: 544 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 127 x 35. Weight in Grams: 424.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Faber & Faber
Condition
New
SKU
9780571217045
ISBN
9780571217045
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 11.88

Paperback. From the internationally-renowned author of The Beach, a gripping mystery and stylistic tour de force that delves into the subconscious mind, with brilliantly disturbing results. The award-winning illustrations from Nicholas Garland make this a beautiful and atmospheric book. Num Pages: 224 pages, 40 b&w illistrations. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 179 x 115 x 17. Weight in Grams: 150.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Faber & Faber
Condition
New
SKU
9780571223107
ISBN
9780571223107
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 10.78

Paperback. In an attempt to escape her past, Bessy Buckley takes a job working as a maid in a big country house. But when Arabella, her beautiful mistress, asks her to undertake a series of bizarre tasks, Bessy begins to realise that she hasn't quite landed on her feet. Num Pages: 544 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 127 x 35. Weight in Grams: 438.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Faber & Faber
Condition
New
SKU
9780571223367
ISBN
9780571223367
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 10.06

Paperback. London 2011. Catherine Gehrig, conservator at the Swinburne museum, learns of the unexpected death of her lover of thirteen years. Her employer at the museum, gives her a special project - to piece together the mechanics and the story of an extraordinary automaton, commissioned in the nineteenth century by Henry Brandling to amuse his dying son. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 200 x 128 x 19. Weight in Grams: 224. ****THIS IS A PREORDER TO BE SHIPPED ON OR AROUND THE PUBLICATION DATE IN AUGUST 2022****
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Faber & Faber
Condition
New
SKU
9780571280018
ISBN
9780571280018
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 10.58

Paperback. Urania Cabral, a New York lawyer, returns to the Dominican Republic after a lifelong self-imposed exile. Once she is back in her homeland, the elusive feeling of terror that has overshadowed her whole life suddenly takes shape. Urania's own story alternates with the powerful climax of dictator Rafael Trujillo's reign. Num Pages: 496 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 152 x 199 x 31. Weight in Grams: 398.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Faber & Faber
Condition
New
SKU
9780571288625
ISBN
9780571288625
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 11.99
€ 9.94

Paperback. The journey was undertaken not by a mystical reporter like St John, but by Howard Baker, an observer of much more modern outlook. He finds a city which offers rich opportunities for leisure and enjoyment - but one which also presents a moral and intellectual challenge. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 132 x 198 x 18. Weight in Grams: 160.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Faber & Faber
Condition
New
SKU
9780571315925
ISBN
9780571315925
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 9.35

Paperback.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Peepal Tree Press Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
Second Edition, Second edition
Number of pages
164
Condition
New
SKU
V9781845231019
ISBN
9781845231019
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 11.99
€ 10.83

Paperback. Becky is getting married to Luke. Her parents are assuming that the wedding will be at home, but Luke's mother has different ideas - a huge affair in New York. Becky can't say no to anyone - and soon the plans are going ahead for both weddings. Series: Shopaholic. Num Pages: 400 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 127 x 24. Weight in Grams: 270. 8vo.Very good copy
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Black Swan
Edition
paperback / softback
Condition
Used, Good
SKU
KEX0261288
ISBN
9780552999571
Paperback
Condition: Used, Good

€ 4.99

Paperback. Becky is getting married to Luke. Her parents are assuming that the wedding will be at home, but Luke's mother has different ideas - a huge affair in New York. Becky can't say no to anyone - and soon the plans are going ahead for both weddings. Series: Shopaholic. Num Pages: 400 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 127 x 24. Weight in Grams: 270. 8vo.Very good copy
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Black Swan
Edition
paperback / softback
Condition
Used, Good
SKU
KEX0261315
ISBN
9780552999571
Paperback
Condition: Used, Good

€ 4.99

Paperback. The prequel to the compelling saga that began with 'Flowers in the Attic', repackaged for a new generation of fans. Num Pages: 384 pages. BIC Classification: FA; FK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 176 x 114 x 24. Weight in Grams: 222.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780006175490
ISBN
9780006175490
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 10.70

Paperback. A savagely satirical tale of marital revenge. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 129 x 18. Weight in Grams: 224.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers London
Edition
New Ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9780007109265
ISBN
9780007109265
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.68

Paperback. A castle at the foot of the Carpathian mountains in the 1930s. Two men, inseparable in their youth, meet for the first time in 41 years. They have spent their lives waiting for this moment. Four decades earlier a murky, traumatic event had led to their sudden separation. Translator(s): Janeway, Carol Brown. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 129 x 18. Weight in Grams: 184.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Penguin
Edition
First Thus
Condition
New
SKU
V9780141004310
ISBN
9780141004310
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.08

Paperback. It is 1946 and Silvana and eight-year-old Aurek board a ship that take them from Poland to England. Silvana has not seen her husband Janusz in six years, but, they are assured, he has made them a home in Ipswich. However, after living wild in the forests for years, carrying a terrible secret, all Silvana knows is that she and Aurek are survivors. Num Pages: 400 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 133 x 27. Weight in Grams: 256.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Penguin Books Ltd
Condition
New
SKU
V9780141399676
ISBN
9780141399676
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 16.79

Paperback. Heartwarming and uplifting novel examining love in all its guises. Num Pages: 200 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 131 x 19. Weight in Grams: 242.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Picador
Edition
1st Picador Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780330488907
ISBN
9780330488907
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 11.99
€ 10.22

Paperback. Memories are a gift .. Num Pages: 400 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 130 x 35. Weight in Grams: 438.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Pan
Edition
Reprints
Condition
New
SKU
V9780330532730
ISBN
9780330532730
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 10.98

Paperback. With four wonderful children, India Taylor believed in commitment and sacrifice, just as she believed in Doug, the man she had married seventeen years before. She had chosen this life, not the award-winning career as a photojournalist she once had, and it was a choice she had never regretted - until she began to regret it with all her heart. Num Pages: 512 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 179 x 107 x 33. Weight in Grams: 260.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Corgi Books
Edition
New Ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9780552145039
ISBN
9780552145039
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 11.99
€ 10.29

Paperback. The gripping tale of a woman's struggles against poverty and hardship to create a better life for herself and her son Num Pages: 416 pages. BIC Classification: FA; FT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 179 x 111 x 28. Weight in Grams: 226.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1993
Publisher
Headline Publishing Group
Edition
New Ed
Number of pages
416
Condition
New
SKU
V9780747241843
ISBN
9780747241843
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.09

Paperback. A devastating novel of love and desire and one man's search for his soul in a world of violence and political intrigue, which was shortlisted for the Whitbread Novel Award 1998 Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 129 x 21. Weight in Grams: 222.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
Headline Publishing Group
Edition
01st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780747260332
ISBN
9780747260332
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.08

Paperback. A delightful Liverpool saga from the popular Joan Jonker Num Pages: 512 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 176 x 113 x 33. Weight in Grams: 320.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
Headline Publishing Group
Condition
New
SKU
V9780747261117
ISBN
9780747261117
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.02

Paperback. A classic novel from internationally bestselling author Danielle Steel Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 177 x 108 x 18. Weight in Grams: 160.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Little, Brown Book Group
Condition
New
SKU
V9780751542196
ISBN
9780751542196
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.05

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