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Modern & contemporary fiction (post c 1945)

Hardcover. The arrival of a stranger to his house in Auckland leads renowned novelist Laslo Winter to look back to the past, to London, the late 1950s. Series: Panther S. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 135 x 27. Weight in Grams: 457. "The arrival of a stranger to his house in Auckland leads renowned novelist Laslo Winter to look back to the past, to London, the late 1950s. Series: Panther S. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 135 x 27. Weight in Grams: 457. Clean copy. Fine in fine unclipped dustwrapper"
Condition
Used, Very Good
Publisher
Harvill Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2002
SKU
KOC0025124
ISBN
9781860469312
Hardback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 11.00

Paperback. A collection of twenty of Shakespeare's stories which begins with "The Tempest", that explores themes of magic, power and reconciliation, and ends with "Pericles", "Prince of Tyre", an exotic play of love, loss and family ties. Each tale is told chronologically and retains much of Shakespeare's lyricism, phrasing and rhythm. Editor(s): Warner, Marina. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 131 x 17. Weight in Grams: 226.
Publisher
Penguin Books Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
304
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780141441627
ISBN
9780141441627
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.76

Paperback. It is 1941 and Captain Antonio Corelli, a young Italian officer, is posted to the Greek island of Cephallonia as part of the occupying forces. At first he is ostracised by the locals, but as a conscientious but far from fanatical soldier, whose aim is to have a peaceful war, he proves in time to be civilised, humorous - and a consummate musician. Num Pages: 560 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 132 x 33. Weight in Grams: 368.
Publisher
Vintage Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
560
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
SKU
V9780099540861
ISBN
9780099540861
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 11.90

Paperback. David Schearl arrives in New York in his mother's arms to begin his new life as an immigrant. David is hated by his father, but is fiercely loved and protected by his Yiddish-speaking mother. This novel interweaves the love between a mother and son with the terrors and anxieties David experiences, as he seeks to find his own identity. Series: Penguin Modern Classics. Num Pages: 464 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 129 x 16. Weight in Grams: 344.
Publisher
Penguin Books Ltd
Number of pages
464
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Condition
New
SKU
V9780141188652
ISBN
9780141188652
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 12.71

Paperback. Surreal, ambitious, and exquisitely conceived, THE DOLL'S ALPHABET is a collection of stories in the tradition of Angela Carter and Margaret Atwood. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: FA; FYB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 130 x 197 x 17. Weight in Grams: 256.
Publisher
Fitzcarraldo Editions
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9781910695371
ISBN
9781910695371
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 12.61

Paperback. From the author of LIARS AND SAINTS (shortlisted for the Orange Prize and a Richard & Judy Summer Read) comes a wonderful new book exploring extraordinary moments of everyday life Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 134 x 17. Weight in Grams: 174. 224 pages. From the author of LIARS AND SAINTS (shortlisted for the Orange Prize and a Richard & Judy Summer Read) comes a wonderful new book exploring extraordinary moments of everyday life. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: FA. Dimension: 196 x 134 x 17. Weight: 176.
Publisher
Canongate Books
Number of pages
224
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Edition
Main
Condition
New
SKU
V9781847674166
ISBN
9781847674166
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 10.81

Paperback. New York flash, LA trash and a Mafia don meet head-on as bestselling novelist Jackie Collins returns with a sexy and exciting story that is both prequel and sequel to one of her recent successes, LETHAL SEDUCTION. Num Pages: 560 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 178 x 111. Weight in Grams: 286. Paperback, in good condition. Some shelf wear.
Publisher
Simon & Schuster
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Edition
New Ed
Condition
Used, Good
SKU
KRF0012685
ISBN
9780743404068
Paperback
Condition: Used, Good

€ 4.99

Paperback. New York flash, LA trash and a Mafia don meet head-on as bestselling novelist Jackie Collins returns with a sexy and exciting story that is both prequel and sequel to one of her recent successes, LETHAL SEDUCTION. Num Pages: 560 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 178 x 111. Weight in Grams: 286. Clean copy.
Condition
Used, Very Good
Publisher
Simon & Schuster
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Edition
New Ed
SKU
KEX0233088
ISBN
9780743404068
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 4.99

Paperback. Where can you find truth in a world that is so thoroughly ruled by lies? That is the question tackled by the investigation of a French journalist who endeavours to shed light on the enigma of an unexplained death: that of the Argentinian writer Alejandro Bevilacqua, found lying on the pavement underneath his balcony in Madrid in the mid-1970s. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 145 x 197 x 24. Weight in Grams: 250. 288 pages. Where can you find truth in a world that is so thoroughly ruled by lies? That is the question tackled by the investigation of a French journalist who endeavours to shed light on the enigma of an unexplained death: that of the Argentinian writer Alejandro Bevilacqua, found lying on the pavement underneath his balcony in Madrid in the mid-1970s. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: FA. Dimension: 145 x 197 x 24. Weight: 250.
Publisher
Alma Publishing Company
Number of pages
288
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
SKU
V9781846881329
ISBN
9781846881329
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 12.06

Paperback. A warm, funny and enchanting tale of friendship, running and arson Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 131 x 22. Weight in Grams: 214. In good condition.
Condition
Used, Very Good
Publisher
Headline Review
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
SKU
KLJ0001548
ISBN
9780755306978
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 4.99

Paperback. A fun, witty, sexy, page-turning novel written by a real-life, high-priced Manhattan call girl. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 129 x 20. Weight in Grams: 208. Used paperback, in very good condition. Some shelf wear.
Condition
Used, Very Good
Edition
1st UK Paperback Edition
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
SKU
KRF0037503
ISBN
9780007204397
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 4.99

Paperback. 281pp. Previous owner's signature on ffep
Condition
Used, Very Good
Edition
New
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC London
Number of pages
288
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1996
SKU
KHS1026457
ISBN
9780747526032
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 5.38

Paperback. Num Pages: 160 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 131 x 203 x 18. Weight in Grams: 172.
Publisher
NYRB Classics
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Edition
Main
Condition
New
SKU
V9781590178324
ISBN
9781590178324
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 15.19

Paperback. Dan Starkey returns! An hilarious, compelling, endlessly inventive new novel featuring one of Bateman's best loved characters. Num Pages: 400 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 131 x 25. Weight in Grams: 292.
Publisher
Headline Publishing Group
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9781472201218
ISBN
9781472201218
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 14.33

Hardback. A special illustrated edition of The Monarch of the Glen, an American Gods novella from storytelling genius Neil Gaiman. Illustrations by celebrated artist Daniel Egneus. Num Pages: 128 pages, Black and white, free flowing. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 164 x 345 x 17. Weight in Grams: 344.
Publisher
Headline Publishing Group
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781472235435
ISBN
9781472235435
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 19.09

Paperback. Emily Gould's dazzling novel traces, with wit and honesty, the evolution of a friendship between two New Yorkers as they confront their thirties. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 128 x 197 x 31. Weight in Grams: 284.
Publisher
Virago
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9780349004419
ISBN
9780349004419
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 11.99
€ 10.31

Hardback. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 167 x 241 x 32. Weight in Grams: 558.
Publisher
Zaffre Publishing
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9781785762567
ISBN
9781785762567
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 13.33

Paperback. Iain Banks's classic novel reissued with a striking new cover Num Pages: 448 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 123 x 29. Weight in Grams: 350.
Publisher
Little, Brown Book Group United Kingdom
Number of pages
448
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9780349139241
ISBN
9780349139241
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.14

Paperback. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 213 x 142 x 14. Weight in Grams: 296.
Publisher
NeWest Press Canada
Number of pages
192
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Edition
1St Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781897126240
ISBN
9781897126240
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 21.99
€ 15.90

Paperback. Stephanie Sandford, recently widowed, must tell her family the truth. But the past is indistinct and it's complicated. First, there was her mum, who developed an anxious streak after marrying the wrong Reg. And then there was the young man from the dairy who gave Stevie swimming lessons before he broke her heart. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 130 x 17. Weight in Grams: 190. Good clean copy with some minor shelf wear
Condition
Used, Very Good
Publisher
Vintage Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
SKU
KTK0097758
ISBN
9780099523574
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 4.99

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