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Modern & contemporary fiction (post c 1945)

Hardcover. In this tale of colonial exploitation, the narrator, Marlowe, journeys deep into the heart of Africa. But there he encounters Kurtz, an idealist apparently crazed and depraved by his power over the natives, and the meeting prompts Marlowe to reflect on the darkness at the heart of all men. Num Pages: 112 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 204 x 117 x 15. Weight in Grams: 268.
Publisher
Everyman United Kingdom
Number of pages
112
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1993
Condition
New
SKU
V9781857151749
ISBN
9781857151749
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 15.06

Paperback. Marlow, a seaman and wanderer, recounts his physical and psychological journey in search of the infamous ivory trader Kurtz: dying, insane, and guilty of unspeakable atrocities. Travelling upriver to the heart of the African continent, he gradually becomes obsessed by this enigmatic, wraith-like figure. Editor(s): Hampson, Robert; Knowles, Owen. Series Editor(s): Stape, J. H. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 130 x 11. Weight in Grams: 146.
Publisher
Penguin Books Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Edition
01st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780141441672
ISBN
9780141441672
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 10.99
€ 9.50

Paperback. .
Publisher
Random House USA Inc United States
Number of pages
176
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780375753770
ISBN
9780375753770
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 12.13

Paperback. Series: Dover Thrift Editions. Num Pages: 80 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 208 x 131 x 6. Weight in Grams: 72. Series: Dover Thrift S. 80 pages. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: FA. Dimension: 208 x 131 x 6. Weight: 74.
Publisher
Dover Publications Inc.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Edition
different cover
Condition
New
SKU
V9780486264646
ISBN
9780486264646
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 6.24

Paperback. A tale of horror, set in the Congo during the period of rapid colonial expansion in the 19th century. The story deals with the highly disturbing effects of economic, social and political exploitation of European and African societies and the cataclysmic behaviour this induced in some individuals. Series Editor(s): Carabine, Dr. Keith. Series: Wordsworth Classics. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 128 x 14. Weight in Grams: 158.
Publisher
Wordsworth Editions
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1995
Edition
New edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781853262401
ISBN
9781853262401
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 6.33

Paperback. 'Heart of Darkness' is Conrad's finest tale and tells of Marlow's journey up the Congo River to meet Mr Kurtz. This volume also includes 'An Outpost of Progress', 'Karain', and 'Youth' in a revised edition using the English first edition texts and with new chronology and bibliography. Series: Oxford World's Classics. Num Pages: 272 pages, one map. BIC Classification: FC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 195 x 129 x 39. Weight in Grams: 190.
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Number of pages
272
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Edition
Revised
Condition
New
SKU
V9780199536016
ISBN
9780199536016
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 10.99
€ 9.98

Paperback. Marlow, a seaman, tells of a journey up the Congo. His goal is the troubled European and ivory trader Kurtz. Worshipped and feared by invaders as well as natives, Kurtz has become a godlike figure, his presence pervading the jungle like a thick, obscuring mist. As his boat labours upstream, Marlow finds his faith in civilization crumbling. Series: Penguin Essentials. Num Pages: 112 pages, map. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 180 x 111 x 7. Weight in Grams: 64.
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Penguin
Publication date
2012
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9780241956809
ISBN
9780241956809
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 11.99
€ 10.29

Paperback. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 205 x 136 x 23. Weight in Grams: 252.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers Inc United States
Number of pages
320
Condition
New
SKU
V9780062207975
ISBN
9780062207975
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 18.99
€ 17.01

Paperback. Series: Open Door Series. Num Pages: 114 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 178 x 112 x 21. Weight in Grams: 102.
Publisher
New Island Books
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
9781848404120
ISBN
9781848404120
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 4.99

Paperback. Editor(s): Decker, Karla. Num Pages: 256 pages, 25 b/w photos. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 155 x 17. Weight in Grams: 398.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Heritage House Publishing Co Ltd Canada
Number of pages
255
Condition
New
SKU
V9781894974424
ISBN
9781894974424
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 15.86

Paperback. Heart of the Sea is a standalone novel and the heart-warming conclusion to the Gallaghers of Ardmore trilogy Series: Gallaghers of Ardmore. Num Pages: 384 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 128 x 199 x 30. Weight in Grams: 298.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Little, Brown Book Group
Condition
New
SKU
9780349411682
ISBN
9780349411682
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 11.99
€ 4.99

Paperback. A highly acclaimed collection of short stories set in the great outdoors of New England, by the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of 'The Shipping News' and 'Brokeback Mountain'. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: FA; FYB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129 x 13. Weight in Grams: 128. A highly acclaimed collection of short stories set in the great outdoors of New England, by the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of 'The Shipping News' and 'Brokeback Mountain'. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: FA; FYB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129 x 13. Weight in Grams: 128. Fine copy
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Fourth Estate
Condition
Used, Like New
SKU
KSS0003858
ISBN
9781857024043
Paperback
Condition: Used, Like New

€ 4.99

Paperback. A highly acclaimed collection of short stories set in the great outdoors of New England, by the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of 'The Shipping News' and 'Brokeback Mountain'. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: FA; FYB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129 x 13. Weight in Grams: 128. Good clean copy with minor shelf wear
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Fourth Estate
Condition
Used, Very Good
SKU
KSS0004070
ISBN
9781857024043
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 4.99

Paperback. The story of two people whose friendship deepens into love as they meet the obstacles that life presents and face the future together with humour, humanity and courage. Bill Thigpen, divorced and happily living alone in Hollywood, meets the married and pregnant Adrienne Townsend. Num Pages: 432 pages. BIC Classification: FA; FR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 179 x 107 x 27. Weight in Grams: 230. 432pp. Slight creasing to spine and cover
Condition
Used, Very Good
Edition
Reprint
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Corgi
Publication date
1992
SKU
KLN0008523
ISBN
9780552135252
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 4.99

Paperback. The story of two people whose friendship deepens into love as they meet the obstacles that life presents and face the future together with humour, humanity and courage. Bill Thigpen, divorced and happily living alone in Hollywood, meets the married and pregnant Adrienne Townsend. Num Pages: 432 pages. BIC Classification: FA; FR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 179 x 107 x 27. Weight in Grams: 230. Used paperback in good condition. Some shelf wear.
Edition
Reprint
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Corgi
Publication date
1992
Condition
Used, Good
SKU
KRF0023479
ISBN
9780552135252
Paperback
Condition: Used, Good

€ 4.99

Paperback. When retired actor Buffy decides to up sticks from London and move to rural Wales, he has no idea what he is letting himself in for. In possession of a run-down B&B that leans more towards the shabby than the chic and is miles from nowhere, he realises he needs to fill the beds - and fast. Num Pages: 400 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 149 x 25. Weight in Grams: 322.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Vintage Publishing
Condition
New
SKU
V9780099578628
ISBN
9780099578628
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.05

Paperback. Psychologist sleuth Alex Delaware has experienced more than enough of L.A.'s dark side to recognise the scent of evil.. Num Pages: 384 pages. BIC Classification: FA; FH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129. .
Publisher
Headline Publishing Group
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2019
Condition
New
SKU
V9781472206527
ISBN
9781472206527
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 13.47

Paperback. Iain Martin hopes that by returning to his Hebridean roots and embarking on a quest to reconstruct the ancient family home, he might find new purpose. But then he uncovers a secret from the past. Series: Hebrides. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 200 x 129 x 21. Weight in Grams: 204.
Publisher
Luath Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Edition
3rd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781910021903
ISBN
9781910021903
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 10.99
€ 9.47

Paperback. * A gripping, topical novel - a detective story, a love story and a book about contemporary Britain Num Pages: 432 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129 x 28. Weight in Grams: 344.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Abacus
Condition
New
SKU
V9780349115870
ISBN
9780349115870
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.09

Paperback. * A profound and powerful novel, winner of the Booker Prize in 1975 Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 142 x 197 x 13. Weight in Grams: 134.
Publisher
Little, Brown Book Group United Kingdom
Number of pages
192
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
SKU
V9780349000138
ISBN
9780349000138
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.08

Paperback. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 141 x 193 x 28. Weight in Grams: 450.
Publisher
Persephone Books Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
352
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9781903155912
ISBN
9781903155912
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 19.29

Paperback. Pauline is spending the summer at World's End, a cottage somewhere in the middle of England. This year the adjoining cottage is occupied by her daughter Teresa and baby grandson Luke; and, of course, Maurice, the man Teresa married. As the hot months unfold, Maurice grows ever more involved in the book he is writing. Series: Penguin Modern Classics. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 127 x 196 x 12. Weight in Grams: 152.
Publisher
Penguin Books Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
192
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
SKU
V9780141196824
ISBN
9780141196824
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.04

Paperback. From the bestselling author of 'Flowers in the Attic' comes the first book in the series centred around the Casteel family and its dark and mysterious past. Repackaged to attract a new generation of Andrews' fans Num Pages: 416 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 177 x 111 x 26. Weight in Grams: 240. Clean copy.Trade paperback
Condition
Used, Good
Publisher
HarperCollins
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Edition
1st Fontana Edition
SKU
KEX0219247
ISBN
9780006172055
Paperback
Condition: Used, Good

€ 10.99
€ 4.99

Paperback. In a tale of hidden secrets as old as the island itself, NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author Nora Roberts weaves a tale of magic and intrigue .. Series: Three Sisters Island. Num Pages: 384 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 127 x 22. Weight in Grams: 280.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Little, Brown Book Group
Condition
New
SKU
9780749952822
ISBN
9780749952822
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 10.99
€ 5.70

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