Articoli correlati a The House
Sydney Otterton is penniless, his wicked mother having appropriated all of the family funds with the exception of the house which was entailed. He has just returned from the war where he fought bravely and was taken prisoner at the Normandy landings. He manages to persuade his wife, Priscilla, to move into the crumbling house with their young children and faithful servant, Annie.
The novel evolves through the eyes of four characters who narrate the events of what turns out to be a murder mystery, in a variety of formats (journal, letters, research). The first is the sympathetic Syndey, beset with financial worries. The sharply observant and pragmatic Annie was born and brought up on the estate and runs the house. Mr Rakowski is a frequent visitor to the house, a comic character, researching a history of the family who has developed a passion for Priscilla. The final narrator is the appealing young daughter of the house, Georgina.
Le informazioni nella sezione "Riassunto" possono far riferimento a edizioni diverse di questo titolo.
Descrizione del libro:
A supremely entertaining multi-faceted satire of dysfunctional aristocrats and their entourage set in a crumbling Palladian mansion. Teresa Waugh is ¿one of the most distinctive, abrasive comedians on the literary scene¿ (A N Wilson)
L'autore:
Teresa Waugh was born in 1940. She is the author of eight novels and has translated numerous books from from French and Italian. She lives in Somerset and was married to the late Auberon Waugh.
Le informazioni nella sezione "Su questo libro" possono far riferimento a edizioni diverse di questo titolo.
- EditoreW&N
- Data di pubblicazione2002
- ISBN 10 0297829173
- ISBN 13 9780297829171
- RilegaturaCopertina rigida
- Numero di pagine224
- Valutazione libreria
Compra usato
Condizioni: discretoA readable copy of the book which... Scopri di più su questo articolo
EUR 0,93
Spese di spedizione:
EUR 5,70
Da: Regno Unito a: U.S.A.
I migliori risultati di ricerca su AbeBooks
Foto dell'editore
The House
Editore:
Weidenfeld & Nicholson
(2002)
ISBN 10: 0297829173
ISBN 13: 9780297829171
Antico o usato
Rilegato
Quantità: 1
Da:
Valutazione libreria
Descrizione libro Hardback. Condizione: Fair. A readable copy of the book which may include some defects such as highlighting and notes. Cover and pages may be creased and show discolouration. Codice articolo GOR006931800
Compra usato
EUR 0,93
Convertire valuta
Foto dell'editore
The House
Editore:
W&N 11/07/2002
(2002)
ISBN 10: 0297829173
ISBN 13: 9780297829171
Antico o usato
Rilegato
Quantità: 1
Da:
Valutazione libreria
Descrizione libro Condizione: Very Good. This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. . Codice articolo 7719-9780297829171
Compra usato
EUR 4,23
Convertire valuta
Foto dell'editore
The House
Editore:
WandN
(2002)
ISBN 10: 0297829173
ISBN 13: 9780297829171
Antico o usato
Rilegato
Quantità: 1
Da:
Valutazione libreria
Descrizione libro Hardcover. Condizione: Used; Good. 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. Inscription on the first page, typically just a name but may include a dedication or a brief personal message. Codice articolo CHL9506581
Compra usato
EUR 2,57
Convertire valuta
Foto dell'editore
The House
Editore:
WandN
(2002)
ISBN 10: 0297829173
ISBN 13: 9780297829171
Antico o usato
Rilegato
Quantità: 1
Da:
Valutazione libreria
Descrizione libro Hardcover. Condizione: Used; Very Good. 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. Codice articolo CHL1761778
Compra usato
EUR 2,57
Convertire valuta
Foto dell'editore
The House
Editore:
W&N 11/07/2002
(2002)
ISBN 10: 0297829173
ISBN 13: 9780297829171
Antico o usato
Rilegato
Quantità: 1
Da:
Valutazione libreria
Descrizione libro Condizione: Very Good. Shipped within 24 hours from our UK warehouse. Clean, undamaged book with no damage to pages and minimal wear to the cover. Spine still tight, in very good condition. Remember if you are not happy, you are covered by our 100% money back guarantee. Codice articolo 6545-9780297829171
Compra usato
EUR 4,23
Convertire valuta
Foto dell'editore
The House
Editore:
Orion Publishing Group, Limited
(2002)
ISBN 10: 0297829173
ISBN 13: 9780297829171
Antico o usato
Rilegato
Quantità: 1
Da:
Valutazione libreria
Descrizione libro Condizione: Very Good. Ships from the UK. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects. Codice articolo 5857653-20
Compra usato
EUR 4,03
Convertire valuta