Mr Scobie's Riddle

Elizabeth Jolley

Language: English

Published by Penguin Group Australia, 1984

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IF POSSIBLE,WILL COMBINE BOOKS TO SAVE ON POSTAGE-PAPERBACK EDITION.CREASES TO SPINE AND COVER-SMALL SIZE SOFT COVER-FOXING DUE TO AGE  No internal inscriptions, torn or missing pages.'Startlingly good It divines riddles of mortality' The Age Mr Scobie's arrival at the nursing home of St Christopher and St Jude ??? and descent into the clutches of Matron Hyacinth Price ??? is accidental Adrift in his own memories but preserving a gentle politesse, Mr Scobie stands apart from the others For long-term resident and eccentric, Miss Hailey, he represents a kindred spirit; for Matron Price ??? a lady of questionable practices ??? the latest victim This bleakly comic investigation of old age, exile and displacement shows Elizabeth Jolley at her finest It is written with wry humour, melancholy and great warmth Winner of The Age Book of the Year 1993.

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Title
Mr Scobie's Riddle
Author
Elizabeth Jolley
Publisher
Penguin Group Australia
Publication year
1984
Condition
Fair
Binding
Soft cover
Language
English
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