'This is the off-side of lust in plush suburbia, described by a crypto-moralist with a mischievous sense of humour' SUNDAY TIMES 'A born story-teller' INDEPENDENT 'The modest and moderating virtues of Nina Bawden's novels can easily be demonstrated by her earlier title, The Grain of Truth' KIRKUS REVIEWS Emma's anxious and manipulative plea, 'Someone listen to me', opens - and closes - this deliciously uncomfortable novel in which Nina Bawden explores myriad emotional disguises with her characteristic acuity. When Emma's ...
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'This is the off-side of lust in plush suburbia, described by a crypto-moralist with a mischievous sense of humour' SUNDAY TIMES 'A born story-teller' INDEPENDENT 'The modest and moderating virtues of Nina Bawden's novels can easily be demonstrated by her earlier title, The Grain of Truth' KIRKUS REVIEWS Emma's anxious and manipulative plea, 'Someone listen to me', opens - and closes - this deliciously uncomfortable novel in which Nina Bawden explores myriad emotional disguises with her characteristic acuity. When Emma's father-in-law falls down the stairs to his death, she is convinced she pushed him in an act of wish-fulfilment. To her husband Henry and her close friend Holly, this is unthinkable. Guilt is simply Emma's obsession in a humdrum domestic existence enlivened by romantic fantasy. For Holly, who successfully fields a string of love affairs, sexual pleasures are more easily attainable, whereas Henry, a Divorce lawyer, prides himself on being a realist. Each tells their story in turn, illuminating and distorting their separate versions of the truth. As they do so, an intricate jigsaw of the private deceits with which they shore up everyday life emerges.
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Seller's Description:
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, 250grams, ISBN: 9781853814242.
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Used-Good. Good paperback. Uncorrected proof copy; green card covers with black lettering; spine rather slanted; a little foxing on end papers else pages appear clean overall.
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Good. No Jacket. 206 pages (complete). Boards edge worn, old tape residue marks, unevenness on spine. Previous ownership inscriptions and stamps, mild tanning, markings. However, it is still in good condition, tightly bound and intact. 1st edition. MK.
