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Modern & contemporary fiction (post c 1945)

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Modern & contemporary fiction (post c 1945)

Paperback. In the Vatican, the pope is dying as priestly vultures gather around, whispering the names of possible successors. In a forgotten monastery on Ireland's gale-swept coast, a dangerous document is hidden, waiting to be claimed. And in a family chapel in Princeton, New Jersey, a nun is murdered at her prayers. Num Pages: 688 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 179 x 112 x 34. Weight in Grams: 372. Good clean copy with some minor shelf wear
Condition
Used, Very Good
Edition
1st Paperback Edition
Publisher
Arrow London
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
SKU
KAK0011158
ISBN
9780099484257
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 4.99

Hardback. Meg, Jo, Amy and Beth - four 'little women' enduring hardships and enjoying adventures in Civil War New England. Series: Penguin Clothbound Classics. Num Pages: 544 pages. BIC Classification: D; FA; FC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 204 x 140 x 34. Weight in Grams: 648.
Edition
01st Edition
Publisher
Penguin Books Ltd
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
SKU
9780141192413
ISBN
9780141192413
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 21.99
€ 15.29

Paperback. A story of Antoine, an idealistic young French violin maker, who takes a train from Dublin to Belfast in 1977 and is propelled into the heart of the Falls Road and the Republican movement. He meets Tyrone Meehan, a charismatic high-ranking member of the IRA, who becomes his friend and mentor who introduces him to Ireland's music, pubs, and beauty. Num Pages: 176 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 214 x 139 x 14. Weight in Grams: 236.
Publisher
The Lilliput Press Ltd Dublin
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
SKU
V9781843511830
ISBN
9781843511830
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 10.30

Paperback. For twenty years Doro and Marcus lived in a commune, convinced lentils and free love would change the world. They didn't. What they did do was give their children a terror of radicalism, dirt, cooking rotas and poverty. So when Doro and Marcus spring a surprise on their kids the family is forced to confront some thorny truths about themselves.. Num Pages: 384 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 130 x 25. Weight in Grams: 276.
Publisher
Penguin Books Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9780141044941
ISBN
9780141044941
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 11.99
€ 10.29

Paperback. *A humorous and compassionate look at the blossoming friendship between an old woman and a young man. Series: VMC. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: FA; FC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 129 x 15. Weight in Grams: 180.
Publisher
Little, Brown Book Group
Number of pages
224
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Edition
New Ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9781844083213
ISBN
9781844083213
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.04

Paperback. Series: Ravan Writers Series. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: FA; FR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 150. Weight in Grams: 200.
Publisher
Ravan Press (Pty) Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1998
Edition
Re-issue
Condition
New
SKU
V9780869755143
ISBN
9780869755143
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 13.35

Paperback. The Irish troubles rage, but up at the 'Big House', tennis parties, dances and flirtations with the English officers continue, undisturbed by the ambushes, arrests and burning country beyond the gates. Faint vibrations of discord reach the young girl Lois, who is straining for her own freedom. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 130 x 15. Weight in Grams: 164.
Edition
Promotion Copy
Publisher
Vintage Classics
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1998
Condition
New
SKU
V9780099276470
ISBN
9780099276470
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.05

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
€ 11.01

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
€ 11.88

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
€ 11.48

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
€ 10.74

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

€ 11.98

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
€ 14.01

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
€ 13.39

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
€ 19.04

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
€ 10.25

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
€ 13.17

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
€ 11.08

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