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Description for Pleasant Vices
Paperback. A social comedy by the author of "Just for the Summer". The illegal activities of unemployed teenagers on a London suburban council estate are giving cause for concern. There is also illegal activity among the residents of the desirable street nearby - but these crimes are more socially-acceptable. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 130 x 19. Weight in Grams: 198. Well read copy with some shelfwear. Remains good
Bestselling author Judy Astley hits the funnybone of contemporary life yet again in this delicious comedy, perfect for fans of Carole Matthews, Jenny Colgan, Lucy Diamond and Milly Johnson
'Fast and fun' -- Woman & Home
'It sparkles with Astley's wry wit' -- Peterborough Evening Telegraph
'Loved reading this book' -- ***** Reader review
'Enjoyed this from beginning to end' -- ***** Reader review
'This is my happy book and I loved it so much I've read it twice' -- ***** Reader review
'Very funny' -- ***** Reader review
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EVERYONE HAS THEIR GUILTY PLEASURES...
The residents ... Read more
Product Details
Condition
Used, Good
Publisher
Black Swan
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1995
Number of Pages
288
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780552995658
SKU
KST0023694
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 2 to 4 working days
Ref
99-1
About Judy Astley
Judy Astley was frequently told off for day-dreaming at her drearily traditional school but has found it to be the ideal training for becoming a writer. There were several false-starts to her career: secretary at an all-male Oxford college (sacked for undisclosable reasons), at an airline (decided, after a crash and a hijacking, that she was safer elsewhere) and as ... Read more
Reviews for Pleasant Vices
This deliciously funny novel had me laughing out loud
Woman and Home
Woman and Home