In Tidings, one of America's best-loved authors paints a vivid scene of an unusual family Christmas. At an old mill in the French countryside, philosophy teacher Will and his wife Loretta await the return of their four adult children for the Christmas holidays. The house is swept, the fire is lit, and the scene is set. Will is determined to make this a Christmas to remember; however, he is unprepared for the personal troubles each family member will bring to the festivities. Unsatisfied desires, affairs, and the ...
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In Tidings, one of America's best-loved authors paints a vivid scene of an unusual family Christmas. At an old mill in the French countryside, philosophy teacher Will and his wife Loretta await the return of their four adult children for the Christmas holidays. The house is swept, the fire is lit, and the scene is set. Will is determined to make this a Christmas to remember; however, he is unprepared for the personal troubles each family member will bring to the festivities. Unsatisfied desires, affairs, and the shadow of divorce threaten the Yuletide cheer. As they struggle to resolve their issues, the family and their holiday celebrations come alive in a heart-warming evocation of the traditions, magic, and unseen labour for a family Christmas.
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Very Good in Very Good jacket. London: Jonathan Cape, 1988. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. 8vo-over 7¾-9¾" tall. Stock a little toned commensurate with paper quality, but otherwise all is crisp, clean and bright. Smart black boards with bright gilt titling to spine. VG clipped d/j. 8vo. 259pp.
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None. Fine in Near Fine jacket. A fine first edition presentation copy of this touching novel, inscribed by the author to the publisher William Wharton. The first edition of this work. In the original unclipped dustwrapper. Author's presentation copy, inscribed by the author to the half-title, 'To Tom, Who made a very beautiful version of a book which means much to me, thank you, William Wharton, 3-17-88'. Tom Maschler"s bookplate to the front pastedown. Maschler is a publisher who worked for Jonathan Cape, who discovered and published authors including Ian McEwan and Gabriel Garcia Marquez. 'Tidings' is a novel following an American philopsher living in Paris, who is struggling with reality. Written by William Wharton, who is best known for his first novel, 'Birdy'. In the original publisher's cloth binding, in the original unclipped dustwrapper. Externally, fine. Bookplate to the front pastedown. Dustwrapper is fine with just a couple of very light marks. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned and clean. Author's inscription to the half-title. Fine.
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The dust jacket shows normal wear and tear. Hardcover Book, Very good condition, but may have some minor wear to the cover or dust jacket, Pages are clean with little to no markings. May have name or inscription inside cover, Email with questions, Items are uploaded with their own individual photo, but when Multiple Items are for sale only one representative photo may be shown. Actual Photos are availible upon request. Fast Shipping Monday Through Saturday! -Safe and Secure!
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Good. Good condition. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.
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Fine in Very Good jacket. First edition. Fine in very good dustwrapper. Solid hardcover in dustwrapper showing mild shelf wear. 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.
