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The deepest darkest wilds of the Austrailan outback is the sun-baked setting for Nevil Shute’s novel of a romance that is tested by the differences between two young people’s home lives.
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Nevil Shute Norway was born on 17 January 1899 in Ealing, London.After attending the Dragon School and Shrewsbury School, he studied Engineering Science at Balliol College, Oxford. He worked as an aeronautical engineer and published his first novel, Marazan, in 1926. In 1931 he married Frances Mary Heaton and they went on to have two daughters. During the Second World War he joined the Royal Navy Volunteer Reserve where he worked on developing secret weapons. After the war he continued to write and settled in Australia where he lived until his death on 12 January 1960. His most celebrated novels include Pied Piper (1942), No Highway (1948), A Town Like Alice (1950) and On the Beach (1957).
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"The novel fascinates in its record of the hazards and joys shared by a rich and rewarding company of personalities" * Scotsman * "The best novel its author has written for some time...his characters...are carved out with fine bold strokes, and the red dust of his million-acre ranch fairly gets in your throat" * Daily Telegraph * "That shattering, unaffected, literary style of his is wholly deceptive...is, in fact, masterly" -- H.E. Bates "A brilliantly descriptive writer, a master of suspense" * David Holloway *
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Paperback. Condition: Fair. Reprint. Some cover creases, some edge and shelf wear, lightly concaved and sunned spine, marker pen initials to inside covers, missing front endpaper and title, paper edge toned with some foxing. ; Reading copy only. Cover artwork uncredited. ; 272 pages; An American engineer leading a drilling team in the Australian outback brings a new opportunity to pretty red-haired Molly Regan, as she introduces him to the ways of the real frontier. Mass Market PB. Seller Inventory # 6052
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Pan Macmillan, United Kingdom, London, 1972
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Paperback. Condition: Used. In the far-flung reaches of literary escapism, nestled somewhere between the mundane and the bizarre, lies Nevil Shute?s captivating yet enigmatic offering, "Beyond The Black Stump." Published in 1972 by the well-respected Pan Books, this novel invites readers to explore the uncharted territories of human experience, where the only thing more elusive than a coherent plot is a clear understanding of just what the black stump actually is. Is it a metaphor? A mythical creature? Or just a rather unfortunate tree that was neglected during the Great British Tree Care Crisis of 1970? The jury?s still out on that one. As you flip through the pages, you may find yourself pondering the vital questions in life, such as: "What lurks beyond the black stump?" and "Why on earth would you name a book after a stump?" It seems Shute had a penchant for the peculiar, crafting a narrative that dances on the fine line between the absurd and the profound. The characters, if you can call them that, meander through their lives as though they?re lost in a garden maze made of hedges that are just a tad too high to see over. One can?t help but admire the artistry of aiming for a poignant exploration of the human condition while simultaneously forgetting where the plot was heading in the first place. From what we gather, "Beyond The Black Stump" is a slice of life (or perhaps a clump of bramble) chronicling the misadventures of people who seem almost too ordinary to be real. They stumble upon their destinies as though they?re navigating a particularly tricky crossword puzzle?clues misaligned, answers scribbled in the margins, and occasional epiphanies that hit with the finesse of a well-aimed custard pie. If you?re looking for a straightforward narrative arc, you may want to recalibrate your expectations; this book seems to be more about the journey than the destination, even if the journey frequently resembles a leisurely stroll through fog. As you immerse yourself in the whimsical world constructed by Shute, prepare for a collection of themes that are as varied as the socks in a charity shop. Expect to encounter: Astounding revelations that rarely reveal themselves In-depth conversations about the most banal of topics Characters whose names you?ll promptly forget but whose awkward encounters will haunt your dreams Unconventional yet utterly unremarkable dilemmas Imagery so vivid you might just find yourself lost in it One can?t ignore that the book is a relic of its time, reminding us of an era when literary norms were as flexible as a rubber band left in a hot car. Shute, in his infinite wisdom, seems to challenge readers to question their reading habits and, perhaps, their life choices. Why seek out novels with a clear narrative when one can indulge in a tapestry woven from the finest threads of existential confusion and quirky charm? Condition: Used, with a patina of life that only a well-loved book can possess. Expect the odd well-placed coffee stain, a hint of musty nostalgia, and the faint echo of someone?s existential crisis trapped in the pages. This book has survived the test of time, not necessarily by virtue of its literary merit, but by being too stubborn to fade into obscurity. In the end, "Beyond The Black Stump" is a delightful oddity for those who revel in the quirkiness of the written word. It dares you to question what you truly seek in a novel and invites you to join the ranks of readers who have bravely ventured into its pages. So, if you?re in the market for a book that promises to take you on a journey where the destination might just be a black stump and a bewildered expression, look no further. You can find this curious piece at Crappy Old Books, where we celebrate the charmingly strange and the wonderfully worn. Seller Inventory # 1724
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