Ruth Padel's debut novel is the story of Rosamund, a woman in her forties who is forced to realise that her marriage - indeed her whole life - is a sham. Her husband is serially unfaithful and her teenage son is a lost soul who has no respect for his father, and spends his days smoking dope. Rosamund's best friend, Irena, suggests that she spends some time in India to sort out her life. Rosamund was brought up in India by her biologist father, so it has a strong attraction for her. And by chance, Irena's husband Alan (who ...
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Ruth Padel's debut novel is the story of Rosamund, a woman in her forties who is forced to realise that her marriage - indeed her whole life - is a sham. Her husband is serially unfaithful and her teenage son is a lost soul who has no respect for his father, and spends his days smoking dope. Rosamund's best friend, Irena, suggests that she spends some time in India to sort out her life. Rosamund was brought up in India by her biologist father, so it has a strong attraction for her. And by chance, Irena's husband Alan (who is a specialist in snakes) is already based there, doing research. Rosamund takes Irena's advice and goes out to India, where she encounters the beauty of the wildlife, but also witnesses its devastation through poaching, pollution and corruption. She also finds, to her consternation, that she is falling in love with Alan...
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Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. Though second-hand, the book is still in very good shape. Minimal signs of usage may include very minor creasing on the cover or on the spine.
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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. Damaged cover. The cover of is slightly damaged for instance a torn or bent corner.
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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. Clean from markings In good all round condition. Written in large print. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 850grams, ISBN: 9780753186961.
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