The third book in the Nobel Prize for Literature winner's 'Children of Violence' series tracing the life of Martha Quest from her childhood in colonial Africa to old age in post-nuclear Britain. '"The personal life of a comrade would be arranged so that it interferes as little as possible with work," he said. Martha had not imagined that the "personal talk" with Anton would arise like an item on an agenda; she now felt frivolous because she had been looking forward to something different ...' The ...
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The third book in the Nobel Prize for Literature winner's 'Children of Violence' series tracing the life of Martha Quest from her childhood in colonial Africa to old age in post-nuclear Britain. '"The personal life of a comrade would be arranged so that it interferes as little as possible with work," he said. Martha had not imagined that the "personal talk" with Anton would arise like an item on an agenda; she now felt frivolous because she had been looking forward to something different ...' The 'Children of Violence' series established Doris Lessing as a major radical writer. In this third volume, Martha, now free of her stultifying marriage to Douglas, is able to pursue the independent life she has wanted for so long. Her deepening involvement with South African revolutionary politics draws her into a world of fierce commitments and passionate idealism. A time of great change, Martha's young womanhood brings not only immense happiness when she embarks on an affair with a fellow party member, but also great sorrow - for the pain of abandoning Caroline, her baby daughter, left at home with Douglas, never diminishes ...
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Good. Simply Brit – welcome to our online used book store, where affordability meets great quality. Dive into a world of captivating reads without breaking the bank. We take pride in offering a wide selection of used books, from classics to hidden gems, ensuring there's something for every literary palate. All orders are shipped within 24 hours and our lightning fast-delivery within 48 hours coupled with our prompt customer service ensures a smooth journey from ordering to delivery. Discover the joy of reading with us, your trusted source for affordable books that do not compromise on quality.
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Fair. Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. The book is perfectly readable and fit for use, although it shows signs of previous ownership. The spine is likely creased and the cover scuffed or slightly torn. Textbooks will typically have an amount of underlining and/or highlighting, as well as notes. If this book is over 5 years old, then please expect the pages to be yellowing or to have age spots.
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None. Very Good Indeed in Very Good jacket. Two volumes from Doris Lessing's autobiographical series 'Children of Violence', spanning the whole life of the protagonist, Martha Quest. In the original unclipped dustwrappers. Two volumes from Lessing's popular 'Children of Violence' cycle, a semi-autobiographical series of five novels following Martha Quest from her adolescence to old age. 'A Ripple in the Storm' is the third novel in the series, 'Landlocked' is the fourth. Part of the 1977 reprint series. Doris Lessing was a Nobel Prize winning novelist, one of the greatest post-war writers of Britain. 'Landlocked' in the original publisher's cloth binding, 'Ripple in the Storm' rebound in a leatherette binding, in the original unclipped dustwrappers. Externally, smart. A few light marks to the boards and spines. Light bumping to the head and tail of the spines and to the extremities. Institutional stamps and remnants of labels to the recto to the front endpapers. Dustwrappers with minor edgewear. 'Ripple' dustwrapper with tidemarks to the head and tail. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Institutional stamp to the reverse of the title pages. Very Good Indeed.
