Annabel Dore (6 results)

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Newcastle, 1953. Two new mothers make a pact that will resonate for generations to come. Together Greta and Sylvia decide to flee their old lives, and abandon their newborn babies. Eventually, though, teenager Sylvia is drawn back to her estranged family to her daughter and the boy she still loves. But then her baby vanishes, and a whole cast of characters, including Greta, comes under suspicion. The Great North Road is an epic literary voyage through the storied landscapes of northern England, through tragedy and comedy, to the darker reaches of human behaviour. Compassionate and unfailingly dramatic, it is a searing and addictive debut novel. A gothic, surreal melodrama . . . perceptive and affectionate Ann Cleeves 'An absolute treat to read. I havent been so captivated by a writers voice since I read Kate Atkinsons Behind the Scenes at the Museum. Annabel Dores going straight onto my list of favourite authors Kate Long, author of The Bad Mothers Handbook. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Condition: 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. .

Medium Trade Paperback. Condition: As New. First Paperback Edition. Medium Trade Paperback. 679 pages. *** PUBLISHING DETAILS: Picador, UK, 2008. First Paperback Edition. *** CONDITION: This book is in as new condition. More specifically: Covers have no creasing or wear. Spine is uncreased. . Pages are clean and unmarked and in excellent condition. This book is an unread copy. *** ABOUT THIS BOOK: Newcastle, 1953. Two new mothers make a pact that will resonate for generations to come. Together Greta and Sylvia decide to flee their old lives, and abandon their newborn babies. Eventually, though, teenager Sylvia is drawn back to her estranged family to her daughter and the boy she still loves. But then her baby vanishes, and a whole cast of characters, including Greta, comes under suspicion. The Great North Road is an epic literary voyage through the storied landscapes of northern England, through tragedy and comedy, to the darker reaches of human behaviour. Compassionate and unfailingly dramatic, it is a searing and addictive debut novel. 'A gothic, surreal melodrama .perceptive and affectionate' Ann Cleeves 'An absolute treat to read. I haven't been so captivated by a writer's voice since I read Kate Atkinson's Behind the Scenes at the Museum. Annabel Dore's going straight onto my list of favourite authors' Kate Long, author of The Bad Mother's Handbook *** Quantity Available: 10. Category: Fiction; Drama & Sagas; ISBN/EAN: 9780230531277. Inventory No: 10060575. This item is in stock in our Australian warehouse. We are not dropshippers.

Hardcover. Condition: Very good condition. Dust Jacket Condition: Very good. xiii, 199 pp. Proceedings of the Symposium 'Textiles in Trust" held at Blickling Hall, Norfolk, September 1995.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. The Great North Road, Annabel Dore, Macmillan New Writing, 2007, First Edition, First Impression The author's debut novel, this story tells of two babies abandoned at birth and two women bound together and torn apart by a decision that will haunt them for the rest of their lives. In fine condition, the binding is straight and tight, the boards clean and the lettering on the spine bright. The end papers and pages are free from marks, tears and inscriptions. From pages 633 to 648, the top of the pages are missing - this as how it was printed. The unclipped dust jacket is in near fine condition with nibbling to the bottom edge of the spine. Will be dispatched carefully wrapped in bubblewrap and a cardboard box.

Cloth. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. Not Stated (illustrator). First edition. A flawless, first edition copy of this gripping debut novel by author Annabel Dore, signed by the author to the title page. This gripping novel depicts the stories of two women on the North Yorkshire coast fleeing disastrous and dangerous home life situations.The debut novel of Annabel Dore, signed by the author to the title page.The first edition of this work.Enclosed in the original unclipped dust wrapper. In the publisher's original cloth binding. Externally, excellent, with no discernible shelf wear. Original unclipped dust wrapper is excellent. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Fine. signed by author. book.