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Modern & contemporary fiction (post c 1945)

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Modern & contemporary fiction (post c 1945)

Paperback. Exiled to a remote and barren corner of Italy for his opposition to Mussolini, Carlo Levi entered a world cut off from history and the state, hedged in by custom and sorrow, without comfort or solace, where, eternally patient, the peasants lived in an age-old stillness and in the presence of death - for Christ did stop at Eboli. Translator(s): Frenaye, Frances. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: 1DST; FA; FC; HBJD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 128 x 16. Weight in Grams: 194.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Penguin Books Ltd
Condition
New
SKU
9780141183213
ISBN
9780141183213
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 10.45

Paperback. .
Publisher
Cornerstone United Kingdom
Number of pages
352
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
SKU
V9780099484189
ISBN
9780099484189
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 16.82

Paperback. 'Johnson has undoubtedly written a masterpiece' Auberon Waugh Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 131 x 12. Weight in Grams: 148.
Publisher
Pan Macmillan
Number of pages
192
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Edition
New edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781447200352
ISBN
9781447200352
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 13.32

Paperback. Adam Lambsbreath dresses up as Father Christmas in two of Judith's red shawls. There are unsuitable presents, unpleasant insertions into the pudding and some good Starkadder table talk over. Aunt Ada Doom orders Amos to carve the turkey, adding: "Ay, would it were a vulture, 'twere more fitting". Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: 5HC; FA; FYB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 142 x 198 x 21. Weight in Grams: 232.
Publisher
Vintage Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
SKU
V9780099528678
ISBN
9780099528678
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.05

Paperback. A deliciously warm story of Christmas and cupcakes, by the bestselling author of The Loveliest Chocolate Shop in Paris and Welcome to Rosie Hopkins' Sweetshop of Dreams Num Pages: 400 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 128 x 26. Weight in Grams: 278.
Publisher
Little, Brown Book Group
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9780751550337
ISBN
9780751550337
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 11.99
€ 10.30

Paperback. Series: Whispers Wood. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 2AB; 3JMG; 5H; FA; FR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 130. Weight in Grams: 270.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers
Condition
New
SKU
KSG0019466
ISBN
9780008253226
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 4.99

Paperback. A brand new Miss Read novel, set in the Cotswold village of Thrush Green at Christmas. Series: Thrush Green. Num Pages: 352 pages, 21 Line Drawing(s). BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 130 x 20. Weight in Grams: 240.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Orion Publishing Co
Condition
New
SKU
9781409102540
ISBN
9781409102540
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 11.99
€ 9.70

Paperback. Three cities, three seasons, one chance to find the life that fits Num Pages: 592 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 133 x 40. Weight in Grams: 422.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Pan
Edition
Main Market
Condition
New
SKU
V9780330532723
ISBN
9780330532723
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 10.95

Paperback. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 201 x 135 x 18. Weight in Grams: 227.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers Inc United States
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
SKU
V9780062337771
ISBN
9780062337771
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 13.43

Paperback. At the age of twenty-three, Charlie Mason is endowed with good looks, good manners and a cheerful disposition. Following three years at Cambridge and one working in his father's business, he is looking forward to a jaunt in Paris with one of his oldest friends. Yet Paris is not what he expects. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 133 x 18. Weight in Grams: 198.
Publisher
Vintage United Kingdom
Number of pages
272
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Edition
New Ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9780099286851
ISBN
9780099286851
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.05

Paperback. From the internationally bestselling author of Christmas at Tiffany's and Christmas at Claridge's comes another spellbindingly beautiful story. Num Pages: 400 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 130 x 35. Weight in Grams: 368. Good clean copy with some minor shelf wear
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Pan Macmillan
Condition
Used, Very Good
SKU
KRA0012949
ISBN
9781447219705
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 4.99

Paperback. The Quinn family celebrate their most dramatic Christmas yet in this enchanting sequel to Elin Hilderbrand's bestselling WINTER STREET. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: 5HC; FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 131 x 263 x 27. Weight in Grams: 190.
Publisher
Hodder & Stoughton General Division
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781473620568
ISBN
9781473620568
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.02

Paperback. Two Christmas novels from Miss Read - the perfect festive treat! Num Pages: 528 pages, line drawings throughout. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 135 x 199 x 33. Weight in Grams: 364.
Publisher
Orion Publishing Co
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9781409120926
ISBN
9781409120926
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.09

Paperback. Num Pages: 448 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBBEY; FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 130. .
Publisher
Pan Macmillan
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Edition
Main Market Ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9781509818594
ISBN
9781509818594
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 10.97

Paperback. Santiago Nasar is brutally murdered in a small town by two brothers. All the townspeople knew it was going to happen - including the victim. But nobody did anything to prevent the killing. Twenty seven years later, a man arrives in town to try and piece together the truth from the contradictory testimonies of the townsfolk. Num Pages: 128 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129 x 8. Weight in Grams: 98.
Publisher
PENGUIN BOOKS
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Edition
Re-issue
Condition
New
SKU
V9780241968628
ISBN
9780241968628
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.08

Paperback. At the age of five, Nelio watched helplessly as his village was burned to the ground and his people were massacred by bandits. He escaped by chance and made his way to the coast. Upon arrival in the city, Nelio joined a rough street gang, and began a very different way of life. Translator(s): Nunnally, Tiina. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 130 x 15. Weight in Grams: 172.
Publisher
Vintage Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Condition
New
SKU
V9780099455479
ISBN
9780099455479
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 16.79

Paperback. A story of great human triumph in the life of a much loved public figure - a TV tie-in edition published alongside the major new ITV series. Num Pages: 208 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 126 x 16. Weight in Grams: 196.
Publisher
Abacus
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
Media Tie In
Condition
New
SKU
V9780349141411
ISBN
9780349141411
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 11.99
€ 10.23

Paperback. As the oldest unadopted child at St Cloud's orphanage, Homer Wells strikes up a profound and unusual friendship with Wilbur Larch, the orphanage's founder, a man of rare compassion and an addiction to ether. What he learns from Wilbur takes him from his early apprenticeship in the orphanage surgery, to an adult life running a cider-making factory. Num Pages: 704 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 200 x 128 x 39. Weight in Grams: 510.
Publisher
Black Swan
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1986
Edition
01st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780552992046
ISBN
9780552992046
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.00
€ 11.85

Hardcover. Rosemary Fielding is delighted when impresario and family friend Oliver Duncan suggests turning her novel into a mini-series. However, his choice of leading man, the actor Stephen Walker, is rude and arrogant causing Rosemary to retaliate. But, with Oliver insisting they settle their differences, the author and actor spend a weekend together. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 236 x 161 x 26. Weight in Grams: 526. 224 pages. Rosemary Fielding is delighted when impresario and family friend Oliver Duncan suggests turning her novel into a mini-series. However, his choice of leading man, the actor Stephen Walker, is rude and arrogant causing Rosemary to retaliate. But, with Oliver insisting they settle their differences, the author and actor spend a weekend together. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: FA. Dimension: 236 x 161 x 26. Weight: 526.
Publisher
Robert Hale
Number of pages
224
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2006
Condition
New
SKU
V9780709080961
ISBN
9780709080961
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 30.19

Paperback. In the dark of night, Hanan al-Hashimi awakens from a nightmare, confused and shaken. Roaming the house in search of some reassurance, she is drawn towards the streak of light under her husband's bedroom door. Little does she know that the beckoning glow will turn her life on its head.. Translator(s): Danby, Emily. Num Pages: 124 pages. BIC Classification: FA; FYT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 133 x 198 x 10. Weight in Grams: 146.
Publisher
Arabia Books Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
124
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9781906697433
ISBN
9781906697433
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.05

Paperback.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
St Martin´s Press
Condition
New
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9781250050182
ISBN
9781250050182
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 18.05

Paperback. Num Pages: 372 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 129 x 201 x 25. Weight in Grams: 326.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Hachette Books Ireland
Condition
New
SKU
V9781444743975
ISBN
9781444743975
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 10.99
€ 9.46

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

€ 11.41

Paperback. Big Benny and the elfin Eve Malone have been best friends throughout their childhoods in sleepy Knockglen. When they both go to study in Dublin, they meet a circle of friends. As Knockglen is surprised into new life, the two girls, Benny and Eve, discover that among the many distractions of growing up, true friendship is the greatest gift of all. Num Pages: 736 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 131 x 38. Weight in Grams: 514.
Edition
01st Edition
Publisher
Arrow
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Condition
New
SKU
9780099498599
ISBN
9780099498599
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 10.45

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