Book Excerpt: tween me and jumping-off this last week."I was spread in a deep chair, my feet to the fire with Percy on my chest under my oldest woolly jersey, fast asleep. The lovable face showed complete abandon, the closed eyelids were an eggshell blue that left those of the painted ladies mere "mucky pups.""You come too. I'll wire Clarice. She'll be delighted. She's a kind old pillow.""I've just refused the party at Buckhurst because I cannot afford the tips in those private pubs--prefer the regular inns; besides, I've ...
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Book Excerpt: tween me and jumping-off this last week."I was spread in a deep chair, my feet to the fire with Percy on my chest under my oldest woolly jersey, fast asleep. The lovable face showed complete abandon, the closed eyelids were an eggshell blue that left those of the painted ladies mere "mucky pups.""You come too. I'll wire Clarice. She'll be delighted. She's a kind old pillow.""I've just refused the party at Buckhurst because I cannot afford the tips in those private pubs--prefer the regular inns; besides, I've only got one evening gown spry enough.""I haven't a stitch either; and imagine me in evening dress with Percy! He'd pluck every feather off me, and leave bleeding weals on my most important promontories. The odious little cow never cares a hoot about the side his bread is buttered, and favours all the wrong people. He'll most likely go for old Swith's nose.""He evidently knows how to annex a faithful coolie," I said, tilting his chin the better to adore him. He madeRead More
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PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT SHIP TO DENMARK. New Book. Shipped from UK in 4 to 14 days. Established seller since 2000. Please note we cannot offer an expedited shipping service from the UK.
Publisher:
University of Queensland Pr (Australia)
Published:
1984
Language:
English
Alibris ID:
17481691580
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has soft covers. Clean from markings. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 350grams, ISBN: 070221809X.
Publisher:
University of Queensland Pr (Australia)
Published:
1985
Language:
English
Alibris ID:
12505331965
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Near Fine in Near Fine jacket. Book Reissue; initially published 1933. Introduction by Bronwen Levy. Two adventurous Australian women are invited to a houseparty in an English country house, and are soon caught up in a frantic search for the guest's missing jewels and, later, in a murder mystery.
