Sally Vickers (32 results)

Condition: Very Good. 1770029971. 2/2/2026 10:59:31 AM.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. 1st Printing.Violet Hetherington has taken the rash step of joining a transatlantic cruise to New York to visit Edwin, an old friend. As she makes the six-day crossing, she relives the traumatic events that led to her losing Edwin's friendship and abandoning her career as a poet for the safety of marriage and domesticity. Despite her natural reserve, Violet meets a rich variety of passengers, who change her understanding of her own past. Most significant, she meets Dino, the dancing host, whose motives in befriending Vi are shady but who teaches her to ballroom dance and inadvertently helps her recover from her past. Moving between the late sixties and the present day, Dancing Backwards is written with the lightness of touch and psychological insight that characterize Sally Vicker's acclaimed work. This bittersweet novel is subtle, poignant, and wonderfully entertaining.

Condition: FINE. First printing. The author's second novel, the story of two women brought together by the death of the man to whom one was married, the other had a long love affair. 305 pp. Fine in fine dust jacket.

Paperback. Condition: Used; Good. **SHIPPED FROM UK** We believe you will be completely satisfied with our quick and reliable service. All orders are dispatched as swiftly as possible! Buy with confidence! Greener Books.

Paperback. Condition: Used; Very Good. **SHIPPED FROM UK** We believe you will be completely satisfied with our quick and reliable service. All orders are dispatched as swiftly as possible! Buy with confidence! Greener Books.

Black Cloth Boards. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Novel set around a tragic accident, told through the eyes of three generations of women in a closely related English family. 393pp. white lettering to spine. Signed by the author without dedication on the title page. Forward lean to spine, otherwise very good copy. DJ is unclipped, with minimal edgewear and 'signed by author' sticker to front panel, otherwise very good. Size: 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Signed by Author(s). Book.

Trade Paperback. Condition: Good. Many years ago Mr Golightly wrote a work of dramatic fiction which grew to be an international best-seller. But his reputation is on the decline and he finds himself out of touch with the modern world. He decides to take a holiday and comes to the ancient village of Great Calne, hoping to use the opportunity to bring his great work up to date. But he soon finds that events take over his plans and that the themes he has written on are being strangely replicated in the lives of the villagers he is staying among. He meets Ellen Thomas, a reclusive artist, young Johnny Spence, an absconding school boy, and the tough-minded Paula who works at the local pub. As he comes to know his neighbours better, Mr Golightly begins to examine his attitude to love, and to ponder the terrible catastrophe of his son's death. And as the drama unfolds we begin to learn the true and extraordinary identity of Mr Golightly and the nature of the secret sorrow which haunts him links him to his new friends. Mysterious, light of touch, witty and profound, 'Mr Golightly's Holiday' confirms Salley Vickers's reputation as one of our most original and engaging novelists. Foxing to outer page edges. 356 pages. Light tanning to pages. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilogram. Category: Fiction; Fiction; ISBN: 0007173946. ISBN/EAN: 9780007173945. Inventory No: 265648.

Hardback. , . NB: This is a secondhand book in very good condition. See our FAQs for more information. Please note that the jacket image is indicative only. A description of our secondhand books is not always available. Please contact us if you have a question about this title.Author: Salley VickersFormat: HardbackNumber of Pages: 288A wonderful collection of stories from the much-loved Salley Vickers. The stories in this long-awaited collection by Salley Vickers all deal with psychological aspects of love: love given and withheld, love craved and lost, love met and disappointed; the differing shades of loves between friends, between parents and children, between children and other adults; love even, in one case, for a pet. Psychologically acute, sharply written in lucid and often witty prose, these stories, set in Venice, Greece and Rome as well as London and the English countryside, take us into the complex geography of the human heart. Sometimes joyous and humorous, sometimes melancholy and poignant, this collection confirms Salley Vickers' reputation as one of our most subtle and engaging writers. Hardback.

Octavo softcover (VG+); all our specials have minimal description to keep listing them viable. They are at least reading copies, complete and in reasonable condition, but usually secondhand; frequently they are superior examples. Ordering more than one book will reduce your overall postage costs.

octavo paperback with french flaps (FINE); all our specials have minimal description to keep listing them viable. They are at least reading copies, complete and in reasonable condition, but usually secondhand; frequently they are superior examples. Ordering more than one book will reduce your overall postage costs.

octavo paperback with french flaps (FINE); all our specials have minimal description to keep listing them viable. They are at least reading copies, complete and in reasonable condition, but usually secondhand; frequently they are superior examples. Ordering more than one book will reduce your overall postage costs.

Hardback. 1st Edition. Octavo Size [approx 15.5 x 22.8cm]. Very Good condition in Very Good Dustjacket. DJ protected in our purpose-made plastic sleeve. A nice copy. 'Christmas 2010' neatly inked to front free endpaper. 262 pages. A collection of short stories which all deal with aspects of love. Robust, professional packaging and tracking provided for all parcels.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. First Edition, First Printing. 6 1/4 X 9 1/4 Inches. 342 PP. First printing with complete number line to the "1" on the copyright page. Collection of brief essays edited by Jack E. Davis and Kari Frederickson. Includes short biographies on Marjory (sic) Stoneman Douglas, Ruth Bryan Owen, Betty Mae Tiger Jumper and more. Top gutter a bit dusty.

FIRST EDITION, ADVANCE PROOF COPY, octavo softcover (VG); all our specials have minimal description to keep listing them viable. They are at least reading copies, complete and in reasonable condition, but usually secondhand; frequently they are superior examples. Ordering more than one book may reduce your overall postage costs.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First Edition, First Printing. A F/F copy of the first edition, first printing. The retelling of the Oedipus myth in very original circumstances. Signed by SALLY VICKERS. Signed by Author(s).

Softcover. Condition: Good. At the end of his life, an old man waits in his office for a stranger to arrive.Over the next few weeks, Teiresias will visit again, making his way across Hampstead Heath to relate the story of his life. As these two men sit together in front of a roaring fire, a remarkable tale unfolds.The story of Oedipus is probably the most influential of all the Greek myths, having furnished Freud's theory of psychoanalysis. 197 pages. Light tanning to pages. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilogram. Category: Myth, Legend, Folk & Fairy Tales; Myths, Legends & Folklore; ISBN/EAN: 9781921351099. Inventory No: 272782.

Condition: VG+. First edition. Softcover book bound in stiff printed wrappers. 23 cm. 186 pages. The book is in very good plus condition. No ownership marks/writing present within. Hinges tight, interior pages bright. Light spotting to the book block edges. Light edge wear/bumping, rubbing, soiling to the wrappers. Uncommon.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Vickers, Sally. Instances of the number 3. First edition. London: Fourth Estate, 2001. Hardback, VG in unclipped dustjacket. Blue boards with silver lettering to spine. Binding strong and tight. 307pp. Very mild spotting to top edge of page block. Contents clean and bright. 'Gentleness of perception and sharpness of intellect.sustains you long after the last page.' Bel Mooney, The Times. 'Admirable. Salley Vickers has a way with persuasive characters and crisp narrative.' Penelope Lively, Independent. RightWayUp Books aims to provide accurate and detailed descriptions. All images are of the actual book for sale - no stock images are ever used. Thank you for looking at this listing.

Book, Paperback. Condition: Used. Dancing Backwards. These are USED books. Please only purchase if you are happy with that. Images & Editions We use stock images and database descriptions based on the ISBN. The image shown may NOT be the actual book cover you will receive. Covers, editions, printings, and publishers may differ. If you need a specific cover, edition, or printing, please contact us before purchasing. What ?Used? Means Because these books are pre-owned: Colouring books may be coloured in Textbooks may have answers filled in, highlighting, notes, or underlining Workbooks may have writing inside Access codes, download codes, CDs, DVDs, or online content are usually missing or already used Books that originally came with toys, inserts, maps, cards, or bonus items will usually NOT include them Pages may be folded, marked, or show normal signs of use If you are buying a book for anything other than reading (e.g. colouring, study use, collecting, gifts, specific covers, bonus items, or digital access), used books may not be suitable. Condition All books are listed as Used ? Good Books are clean and readable but not new Some books may have: Writing, highlighting, or markings Folded pages or minor wear A small warehouse or inventory sticker on the spine Original retailer stickers (we do not remove them) Our Process We purchase books by the pallet and scan thousands at a time. For this reason, we cannot photograph or individually inspect every book. Acknowledgement By purchasing, you acknowledge that: You understand the book is used You accept the condition and limitations described above Stock images and descriptions may not exactly match the item received Thank you for supporting Oak Books and helping give books a second life.

Fourth Estate. 2009. First edition, first issue. Hardback in DW. FLAT - SIGNED BY AUTHOR to title page, no other inscriptions or dedications. A lovely clean copy in wrapper with slight shelfwear.

Tapa blanda. Condition: Muy bien. Destino, 2019. Cubierta rozada en la parte inferior, por lo demás muy buen estado.

Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. 1st Edition. A fine unread 1st impression in a fine dustwrapper. Signed by the Author on the title page. Signed by Author(s).

Condition: Muy bien. Destino, 2019. Cubierta rozada en la parte inferior, por lo demás muy buen estado.

Hard Cover. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Signed by the author on the title page. Fine copy in fine dw. Signed by The Author.

Exclusive SIGNED edition. Penguin Viking, London. 2019. Hardback no dust-wrapper (none issued). Blue cloth, gilt type to spine and to upper with decoration in grey and gilt and colour illustration tipped-in; black ribbon marker. Extremities slightly rubbed.

Condition: FINE. First printing. The third novel by this highly praised writer whose works explore the connections between literature, psychology and religion. "Many years ago, Mr. Golightly wrote a work of dramatic fiction that grew to be an astonishing international bestseller. But his reputation is on the decline and he finds himself badly out of touch with the modern world. He decides to take a holiday and comes to the historic village of Great Calne, hoping to use the opportunity to bring his great work up to date. But he finds that that the themes he has written on are being strangely replicated in the lives of the villagers around him. As he comes to know his neighbors better, Mr. Golightly begins to examine his attitude toward love and to ponder the terrible catastrophe of his only son's death - so, too, we begin to learn the true and extraordinary identity of Mr. Golightly." Author's note. Map endpapers. Ribbon marker bound in. 356 pp. Very near fine in a fine dustjacket. (usual toning to the pages).

Condition: FINE. First printing. The author's first novel - one which defies categorization - it is a historical mystery, a love story, and a retelling of The Book of Tobit, from the Apocrypha. "What begins as a beautifully-written, gentle tale of a woman coming to life, slowly deepens into something more intriguing as Vickers takes up issues of good and evil, sexuality, religion and belief. Just as one can happily wander the streets of Venice until one finds oneself lost and fear sets in, the reader is lulled by her artful prose until ensnared." (Oxford Times) SIGNED on the title page. Map frontispiece and map endpapers. Author's note. 342 pp. Very near fine in a fine dustjacket. (usual toning to the pages).

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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Many years ago, Mr. Golightly wrote a work of dramatic fiction that grew to be an astonishing international bestseller. But his reputation is on the decline and he finds himself badly out of touch with the modern world. He decides to take a holiday and comes to the historic village of Great Calne, hoping to use the opportunity to bring his great work up to date. But he soon finds that events take over his plans and that the themes he has written on are being strangely replicated in the lives of the villagers around him. As he comes to know his neighbors better, Mr. Golightly begins to examine his attitude toward love and to ponder the terrible catastrophe of his only son's death -- so, too, we begin to learn the true and extraordinary identity of Mr. Golightly. Many years ago, Mr. Golightly wrote a work of dramatic fiction that grew to be an astonishing international bestseller. But his reputation is on the decline and he finds himself badly out of touch with the modern world. He decides to take a holiday and comes to the historic village of Great Calne, hoping to use the opportunity to bring his great work up to date. But he soon finds that events take over his plans and that the themes he has written on are being strangely replicated in the lives of the villagers around him. As he comes to know his neighbors better, Mr. Golightly begins to examine his attitude toward love and to ponder the terrible catastrophe of his only son's death — so, too, we begin to learn the true and extraordinary identity of Mr. Golightly. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.