'The reader is thoroughly entranced and entertained' TIMES LITERARY SUPPLEMENT 'Among the most perceptive and accomplished novelists writing today' P. D. JAMES 'There's a speck of surprise on most every page' KIRKUS REVIEWS After an expensive dinner on their thirteenth wedding anniversary, James calmly announces that he wishes to leave Bridie. A cherished adopted child, she stepped into marriage - and a pet name - at the age of nineteen and has nurtured two step-children and a daughter. The habit of protecting others is ...
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'The reader is thoroughly entranced and entertained' TIMES LITERARY SUPPLEMENT 'Among the most perceptive and accomplished novelists writing today' P. D. JAMES 'There's a speck of surprise on most every page' KIRKUS REVIEWS After an expensive dinner on their thirteenth wedding anniversary, James calmly announces that he wishes to leave Bridie. A cherished adopted child, she stepped into marriage - and a pet name - at the age of nineteen and has nurtured two step-children and a daughter. The habit of protecting others is strong is Bridie but now, redundant and with her happiness turned into a charade, she is uncertain of her identity. Unless she reclaims a portion of her past, Bridie fears she will have no future. The mysteries and consequences of Bridie's adoption form the bedrock of this enticing and skilfully woven novel. Here, with her characteristic wit and acuity, Nina Bawden peers into the familiar passions of family life, remembered insults, ancient scars and old deceptions.
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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. 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, 200grams, ISBN: 9781853814143.
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Very Good in Very Good jacket. 9780333257135. Size: 8"-9" Tall. Dust Jacket price-clipped. Previous owner's name in ink. Quantity Available: 1. ISBN: 0333257138. ISBN/EAN: 9780333257135. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 12262.