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Modern & contemporary fiction (post c 1945)

Paperback. When Lucy Snowe leaves England to look for a new life on the Continent she has no idea what lies in store for her. This quiet, lonely girl must learn quickly when she finds herself teaching in a foreign school, with no friends or family to rely on. Num Pages: 672 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129 x 42. Weight in Grams: 474.
Publisher
Vintage Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
672
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9780099529927
ISBN
9780099529927
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 11.99
€ 10.17

Paperback. She was America's sweetheart. Until the love affair ended with a bang.. Num Pages: 400 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 189 x 111 x 27. Weight in Grams: 260. Clean copy in very good condition.
Condition
Used, Like New
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers London
Number of pages
400
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
SKU
KNH0012023
ISBN
9781847561206
Paperback
Condition: Used, Like New

€ 4.99

Paperback. A riotous story of revolution, romance and redemption from one of America's greatest living novelists Num Pages: 336 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 130 x 25. Weight in Grams: 290. Some light shelf wear, else as new
Condition
Used, Like New
Publisher
Simon & Schuster
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
SKU
KRA0011045
ISBN
9781416526872
Paperback
Condition: Used, Like New

€ 4.99

Paperback. Can Hazel deliver the perfect winter wedding without falling in love herself? Romantic Christmas fiction for fans of Carole Matthews Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 131 x 25. Weight in Grams: 265.
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Edition
Paperback Original
Condition
New
SKU
V9781471137013
ISBN
9781471137013
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 10.99
€ 9.08

Paperback. BIC Classification: FA. .
Publisher
Rupa Publications India
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9788129144881
ISBN
9788129144881
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 9.99
€ 9.18

Hardcover. A colourful array of characters including Gussie Fink-Nottle, the soupy Madeleine Bassett, and the Rev. H.P. ('Stinker') Pinker, add an 18th century cow-creamer, a small notebook and mix with Aunt Dahlia. It all spells trouble for Bertie and Jeeves. Series: Everyman's Library P G Wodehouse. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: 2AB; FA; WH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 194 x 134 x 27. Weight in Grams: 398.
Publisher
Everyman
Number of pages
224
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2000
Condition
New
SKU
V9781841591001
ISBN
9781841591001
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 14.83

Paperback. The stunning new novel from Claire Messud, author of The Emperor's Children, a top ten NYT bestseller Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 135 x 21. Weight in Grams: 250.
Publisher
Virago
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9781844087334
ISBN
9781844087334
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 10.97

Paperback. The heartbreaking tale of a foundling's desperate search to belong, from the hugely popular author Num Pages: 384 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 128 x 25. Weight in Grams: 260.
Publisher
Headline Publishing Group United Kingdom
Number of pages
384
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9780755385737
ISBN
9780755385737
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 10.97

Paperback. The Jorgmund Pipe is the backbone of the world, and it's on fire. Gonzo Lubitsch, professional hero and troubleshooter, is hired to put it out - but there's more to the fire, and the Pipe itself, than meets the eye. The job will take Gonzo and his best friend, back to their own beginnings and into the dark heart of the Jorgmund Company itself. Num Pages: 592 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 130 x 37. Weight in Grams: 414.
Publisher
Cornerstone
Number of pages
592
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Edition
First Edition Thus
Condition
New
SKU
V9780099519973
ISBN
9780099519973
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 10.86

Paperback. The dazzling and original new novel from acclaimed stand-up comedian and author Mark Watson. Num Pages: 400 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 132 x 198 x 26. Weight in Grams: 262.
Publisher
Pan Macmillan
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Edition
Main Market Ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9781447243335
ISBN
9781447243335
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 11.99
€ 10.11

Hardcover. .
Publisher
Bantam
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Edition
Annotated edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780399177545
ISBN
9780399177545
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 24.02

Paperback. 'Extremely funny - a satirical masterpiece that is tender and existentially-minded as well. I loved it!' Elizabeth McKenzie, author of THE PORTABLE VEBLEN 'Very smart and juicy and weird and entertaining .. it reads like a chick lit plot written by Franzen' Curtis Sittenfeld, author of ELIGIBLE Num Pages: 286 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 130. Weight in Grams: 270.
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9780008132132
ISBN
9780008132132
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 11.99
€ 9.75

Paperback. Tells how led by the reliably under-insightful Binder, a team of seven British men including Dr Prone (constantly ill); Jungle the route finder (constantly lost), Constant the diplomat (constantly arguing) and 3,000 Yogistani porters, set out to conquer the highest peak in the Himalayas. Num Pages: 192 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 131 x 13. Weight in Grams: 166.
Publisher
Vintage Publishing
Number of pages
192
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Edition
2841st
Condition
New
SKU
V9780099530381
ISBN
9780099530381
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 10.87

Hardcover. From the author of 'Black Bread White Beer'. Num Pages: 176 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 218 x 143 x 20. Weight in Grams: 306. Fine in fine dust wrapper
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
KSG0009104
ISBN
9780007580491
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 4.99

Hardcover. From the author of 'Black Bread White Beer'. Num Pages: 176 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 218 x 143 x 20. Weight in Grams: 306. Some light shelf wear else as new.
Condition
Used, Like New
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
SKU
KTJ0050861
ISBN
9780007580491
Hardback
Condition: Used, Like New

€ 4.99

Hardback. This, the world's first 'pigaresque' novel, is the beguiling and charming memoir of Toby, an exceptionally gifted pig who escapes the butcher's knife, gains an education and becomes the most famous animal of his time Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 204 x 139 x 23. Weight in Grams: 318. 288 pages. This, the world's first 'pigaresque' novel, is the beguiling and charming memoir of Toby, an exceptionally gifted pig who escapes the butcher's knife, gains an education and becomes the most famous animal of his time. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: FA. Dimension: 204 x 139 x 23. Weight: 316.
Publisher
Canongate Books
Number of pages
288
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Edition
Main
Condition
New
SKU
V9780857862402
ISBN
9780857862402
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 12.80

Paperback. Num Pages: 592 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 218 x 135 x 44. Weight in Grams: 618.
Publisher
Harvill Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1988
Condition
New
SKU
V9781860460906
ISBN
9781860460906
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 25.99
€ 19.22

Paperback. When Elena falls in love with Riccardo, she also falls in love with the idea of a bigger world beyond her sheltered life in rural Italy. And when she loses him, she gives up her hopes for the future and her expectations of happiness, filling the sudden void in her life with her son and brother-in-law. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 130 x 26. Weight in Grams: 332.
Publisher
Granta Books United Kingdom
Number of pages
352
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Edition
New Ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9781846270826
ISBN
9781846270826
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 10.99
€ 9.16

Paperback. Lu Xun (Lu Hsun) is arguably the greatest writer of modern China, and is considered by many to be the founder of modern Chinese literature. This book presents translations of Lu Xun's stories, including "The Real Story of Ah-Q', "Diary of a Madman", "A Comedy of Ducks", "The Divorce" and "A Public Example", among others. Translator(s): Lovell, Julia. Num Pages: 464 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 214 x 129 x 20. Weight in Grams: 318.
Publisher
Penguin Classics
Number of pages
448
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Edition
01st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780140455489
ISBN
9780140455489
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 13.33

Paperback. No Country for Old Men is a compelling, harrowing, disturbing, sad, endlessly surprising and resonant novel' Robert Edric, Spectator Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 130 x 20. Weight in Grams: 234.
Publisher
Picador
Number of pages
320
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Edition
New Edit/Cover
Condition
New
SKU
V9780330511216
ISBN
9780330511216
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 8.63

Paperback. This fourth Jeeves volume contains "Jeeves and the Feudal Spirit", "Stiff Upper Lip, Jeeves" and "Jeeves in the Offing". Series: Jeeves & Wooster. Num Pages: 464 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 153 x 35. Weight in Grams: 616.
Publisher
Hutchinson
Number of pages
464
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1992
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780091753405
ISBN
9780091753405
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 18.68

Paperback. *'Frost in May is the unsurpassed novel of convent school life' Hermione Lee, Observer Series: VMC. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 128 x 15. Weight in Grams: 156.
Publisher
Little, Brown Book Group United Kingdom
Number of pages
224
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Condition
New
SKU
V9781844083787
ISBN
9781844083787
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 10.89

Paperback. Just after dawn, Caren inspects the grounds of Belle Vie, the historic plantation house she manages. Back at her office, the gardener calls to tell her she missed something. Something terrible. At a distance, she didn't see. A young woman lying face down in a shallow grave, her throat cut clean. So there will be police, asking questions. Series: The Attica Locke Collection. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 130 x 28. Weight in Grams: 348.
Publisher
Serpent's Tail
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Edition
Main
Condition
New
SKU
V9781846688041
ISBN
9781846688041
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 11.99
€ 10.01

Paperback. When literary reprobate Foster James wakes up in a strange country house, he assumes he's been consigned to rehab (yet again) by his dwindling band of friends and growing collection of ex-wives. But he soon realises there's something a bit different about this place after he gets punched in the face by Ernest Hemingway. Is Foster dead? Num Pages: 400 pages. BIC Classification: FA; WH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 135. Weight in Grams: 368.
Publisher
Unbound
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9781783523559
ISBN
9781783523559
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 18.99
€ 18.44

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