At the centre of this novel stands Harriet Haslam, the epitome of the maternal power figure,whose genuine but overpowering love dominates the novel and whose self-knowledge drives her into insanity. Even after her death Harriet continues to dominate. Surrounding this central figure are a host of marvelously realised characters - Sir Geoffrey Haslam, Harriet's husband, an innocent self-deluder; Dominic Spong, a hypocrite whose platitudes do not quite conceal his powerful self-interest; Agatha Calkin whose benevolent ...
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At the centre of this novel stands Harriet Haslam, the epitome of the maternal power figure,whose genuine but overpowering love dominates the novel and whose self-knowledge drives her into insanity. Even after her death Harriet continues to dominate. Surrounding this central figure are a host of marvelously realised characters - Sir Geoffrey Haslam, Harriet's husband, an innocent self-deluder; Dominic Spong, a hypocrite whose platitudes do not quite conceal his powerful self-interest; Agatha Calkin whose benevolent maternalism nearly hides the greediest of drives towards power; Lady Hardistry, the most outrageously witty of all sophisticates; Camilla Christy, a loose woman, dazzling, charming, and corrupt. Unlike Harriet Haslam, who will not spare herself the truth, the others are happier with their lies and can never achieve Harriet's grandeur.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 350grams, ISBN:
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Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. This book is in good condition but will show signs of previous ownership. Please expect some creasing to the spine and/or minor damage to the cover. Inscription on the first page, typically just a name but may include a dedication or a brief personal message. Grubby book may have mild dirt or some staining, mostly on the edges of pages.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 400grams, ISBN:
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Very Good in Good jacket. Octavo (Five-inches x Seven & 1/2-inches) in price-clipped dustjacket with tape 'repairs' top & bottom spine. Darkening to jacket spine & edgeworn/darkened edges. 2nd UK edition: Uniform edition. Aegean blue cloth covered boards with gold lettering & gold banding against black rectangular field stamped on spine. Mild wear to board edges. Worn navy blue topstain. Previous owners' names inked n gutters of end pages & copyright page. Paper clip rust stain top edge of front free end page. Some pencil underlining & check marks within text.
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Very good in Very good jacket. Jacket is lightly rubbed, and clipped on lower front inside flap, but text and images are clear and bright. Binding is tight. Sticker residue on front endpaper. Inside is otherwise clean and unmarked.
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367 pages. First edition (first printing). A very good plus copy in cloth covers with bright gilt lettering on spine. Spine with few white spots, otherwise near fine. No dust jacket.
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Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. Hardcover in dust jacket. 1948 printing, as part of the Uniform Editon of the author's work from Eyre & Spottiswoode. Book is crisp and clean in blue cloth boards with tight binding and sharp corners. Price-clipped dust jacket is fresh and bright, with a whisper of wear at corner tips and a tiny nick on spine. From the library of English scholar and National Book Award winner Robert Manon Myers, with his beautifully penned name and date on front free endpage. A very nice copy. 12mo. 278 pp. In protective Mylar.
