On a squally afternoon in the winter of 1821, Sarah Dyer gives birth to the strangest child ever seen in Tasmania, a thing more seal than human. The pup is a joy to its parents and a welcome companion to their nine-year-old son, Ned, who discovers surprising and profitable talents in his whiskery brother. But when a well-dressed stranger arrives bearing a modest proposal for the infant's future, no one forsees the trouble that lies ahead. A fantastical story in the tradition of Peter Carey, roundly praised by the critics ...
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On a squally afternoon in the winter of 1821, Sarah Dyer gives birth to the strangest child ever seen in Tasmania, a thing more seal than human. The pup is a joy to its parents and a welcome companion to their nine-year-old son, Ned, who discovers surprising and profitable talents in his whiskery brother. But when a well-dressed stranger arrives bearing a modest proposal for the infant's future, no one forsees the trouble that lies ahead. A fantastical story in the tradition of Peter Carey, roundly praised by the critics and already an international bestseller.
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Very good. All orders are dispatched within 1 working day from our UK warehouse. Established in 2004, we are dedicated to recycling unwanted books on behalf of a number of UK charities who benefit from added revenue through the sale of their books plus huge savings in waste disposal. No quibble refund if not completely satisfied.
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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. Aged book. Tanned pages and age spots, however, this will not interfere with reading.
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Very Good. Very Good condition. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp.
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Good. Size: 5x0x7; No Stock Photos! We photograph every item. corner crease on cover, edge wear; This wickedly funny, magical, upside-down epic from Down Under holds up a mirror to history and human nature. It opens in the winter of 1821 as a seal pup is born to ex-convict Sarah Dyer and her husband, William, a dishonorably discharged soldier.
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Very Good + in Very Good + jacket. 212 p.; hard cover; rem. mark on top of text block, otherwise as new, unread, trace of shelf wear. Fantasy novel set in Australia c. 1821, when convict Sarah Dyer gives birth to a seal-child. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall.
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Fine in Fine jacket. First edition. Fine in fine dustwrapper. First American Edition. Pages clean and tight. Bottom edge of spine lightly bumped. Clean dustwrapper. Nice solid condition. Please Note: This book has been transferred to Between the Covers from another database and might not be described to our usual standards. Please inquire for more detailed condition information.