This is the screen adaptation of the novel by Timothy Mo. It begins with a traditional Chinese wedding in one of the villages of the New Territories. Four years later, Lily and Chen emigrate to England. The film is about their marriage, and how their love becomes eroded by an alien culture and blackmail. Ian McEwan is the author of "In Between the Sheets", "Comfort of Strangers", "Ploughman's Lunch" and "Child in Time". He has also written a number of plays for television.
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Seller: Half Price Books Inc., Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
paperback. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! Seller Inventory # S_449890301
Seller: Montclair Book Center, Montclair, NJ, U.S.A.
Trade Paperback. Condition: USED Good. some chips on spine and corners bent. Seller Inventory # 189970
Seller: Anybook.com, Lincoln, United Kingdom
Condition: Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. No dust jacket. Re-bound by library. Library sticker on front cover. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,300grams, ISBN:9780571153558. Seller Inventory # 2284098
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Seller: Ammareal, Morangis, France
Softcover. Condition: Bon. Traces d'usure sur la couverture. Ammareal reverse jusqu'à 15% du prix net de cet article à des organisations caritatives. ENGLISH DESCRIPTION Book Condition: Used, Good. Signs of wear on the cover. Ammareal gives back up to 15% of this item's net price to charity organizations. Seller Inventory # E-769-535
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Seller: Southampton Books, Sag Harbor, NY, U.S.A.
Trade Paperback. Condition: Like New. First Edition. First Edition, First Printing. Not price-clipped (£4.95 price intact). Published by Faber & Faber, 1988. Octavo. Pictorial wraps. Book is very good; with no writing or names. Sharp corners and spine straight. Binding tight and pages crisp. Covers have light shelf wear with a light crease on top back corner. 82 pages. ISBN: 0571153550. 100% positive feedback. 30 day money back guarantee. NEXT DAY SHIPPING! Excellent customer service. Please email with any questions or if you would like a photo. All books packed carefully and ship with free delivery confirmation/tracking. All books come with free bookmarks. Ships from Southampton, New York. We Buy Books! Individual titles, libraries, collections. Message us if you have books to sell! Seller Inventory # 126623
Seller: Between the Covers-Rare Books, Inc. ABAA, Gloucester City, NJ, U.S.A.
Softcover. Condition: Near Fine. First edition. Illustrated. Trade paperback. Slight toning on the page edges and wrappers lightly rubbed, near fine. Seller Inventory # 567587
Seller: Book Express (NZ), Shannon, New Zealand
Paperback. Condition: Good. 83 pages. Cover wornThis is the screen adaptation of the novel by Timothy Mo. It begins with a tr aditional Chinese wedding in the New Territories. Four years later, Lily and Che n emigrate to England. The film is about their marriage, and how their love beco. Seller Inventory # 1443o
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Seller: Between the Covers-Rare Books, Inc. ABAA, Gloucester City, NJ, U.S.A.
Softcover. Condition: Near Fine. First edition. Illustrated. Trade paperback. Smudged ink marking on interior rear panel, wrappers lightly rubbed, near fine. Seller Inventory # 544853
Seller: Wonder Book, Frederick, MD, U.S.A.
Condition: Very Good. SIGNED! London and Boston: Faber & Faber, 1988. 1st edition. 8vo Paperback. 83pp. B/W photos. Signed by author on bookplate laid-in. Near Fine book. In protective mylar cover. (screenplay, scripts, drama, british) Inquire if you need further information. Seller Inventory # MA03OS-00008
Seller: James Hulme Books, Stourbridge, United Kingdom
Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. The screen adaptation of the novel by Timothy Mo. Covers are in clean condition with very good corners and spine ends. A little age related toning at page extremities. Signed to title page by author. Despatched same or next working day in protective packaging. Signed by Author(s). Seller Inventory # 012899
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