Memory Novel by Busch Frederick (29 results)

Hardback. Condition: Very Good. Psychologist Alexander Lescziak savors a life of quiet sophistication on Manhattan's Upper West Side, turning a blind eye to the past of his Polish émigré parents. Then a new patient declares that he is the doctor's half-brother, the product of a union between Lescziak's Jewish mother and a German prisoner of war. The confrontation jolts Lescziak out of his complacency: suddenly, his failing marriage, his wife's infatuation with his best friend, and the disappearance of his young lover and suicidal patient, Nella, close in on him. Lescziak escapes into the recesses of his imagination, where his mother's affair with the German prisoner comes to life in precise, gorgeous detail. The novel unfolds into a romance set in England's Lake District in wartime, as Busch shows how our past presses on the present.…

Hardback. Condition: Good. Psychologist Alexander Lescziak savors a life of quiet sophistication on Manhattan's Upper West Side, turning a blind eye to the past of his Polish émigré parents. Then a new patient declares that he is the doctor's half-brother, the product of a union between Lescziak's Jewish mother and a German prisoner of war. The confrontation jolts Lescziak out of his complacency: suddenly, his failing marriage, his wife's infatuation with his best friend, and the disappearance of his young lover and suicidal patient, Nella, close in on him. Lescziak escapes into the recesses of his imagination, where his mother's affair with the German prisoner comes to life in precise, gorgeous detail. The novel unfolds into a romance set in England's Lake District in wartime, as Busch shows how our past presses on the present.…

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. 1. The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way.

Hardback. Condition: Good. Psychologist Alexander Lescziak savors a life of quiet sophistication on Manhattan's Upper West Side, turning a blind eye to the past of his Polish émigré parents. Then a new patient declares that he is the doctor's half-brother, the product of a union between Lescziak's Jewish mother and a German prisoner of war. The confrontation jolts Lescziak out of his complacency: suddenly, his failing marriage, his wife's infatuation with his best friend, and the disappearance of his young lover and suicidal patient, Nella, close in on him. Lescziak escapes into the recesses of his imagination, where his mother's affair with the German prisoner comes to life in precise, gorgeous detail. The novel unfolds into a romance set in England's Lake District in wartime, as Busch shows how our past presses on the present.…

Hardback. Condition: Very Good. Psychologist Alexander Lescziak savors a life of quiet sophistication on Manhattan's Upper West Side, turning a blind eye to the past of his Polish émigré parents. Then a new patient declares that he is the doctor's half-brother, the product of a union between Lescziak's Jewish mother and a German prisoner of war. The confrontation jolts Lescziak out of his complacency: suddenly, his failing marriage, his wife's infatuation with his best friend, and the disappearance of his young lover and suicidal patient, Nella, close in on him. Lescziak escapes into the recesses of his imagination, where his mother's affair with the German prisoner comes to life in precise, gorgeous detail. The novel unfolds into a romance set in England's Lake District in wartime, as Busch shows how our past presses on the present.…

Condition: Good. A sound copy with only light wear. Overall a solid copy at a great price.

hardcover. Condition: Acceptable. This is a used book. It may contain highlighting/underlining and/or the book may show heavier signs of wear . It may also be ex-library or without dustjacket. This is a used book. It may contain highlighting/underlining and/or the book may show heavier signs of wear . It may also be ex-library or without dustjacket.…

Condition: Very Good. Very Good condition. Very Good dust jacket. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

hardcover. 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.

hardcover. 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.

hardcover. 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.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. First Edition, First Printing. Published by W. W. Norton & Company, 2003. Octavo. Hardcover. Book is very good. Dust jacket is very good.

Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. First Edition/First Printing. book is tight with no markings, great copy.

Soft Cover, Pictorial Wraps. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket as Issued. Advance Reader Copy. Dust jacket protected by removable Brodart cover.

Condition: New.

Hardcover. Condition: Like New. First Edition. First edition, first printing, full number line starting with "1". Dust jacket and text block both in mint condition. Appears to be a book that was shelved but never read. No noticeable markings, tears, or other defects. Providing superior service since 2001. Dropshippers heartily welcomed.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Hardcover. Very good condition. First edition. Slight fading on dust jacket. Pages are clean, and the text is clear. AF. Used.

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First Edition. Dark red shiny spine, cream boards, very bright gilt lettering on spine, 352 pages. Small brown spots on pages' exterior edges. DJ glossy with photo of woman on front, red and black spine, white back with praise from Jim Crace, Patricia Hampl and others. Fine DJ/Near Good book. …

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. a complex world and war and the memories of war become entangled in the complex novel by a fine older novelist.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Signed presentation copy 1st edition, 1st printing, Norton hardcover w/ DJ, 2003. Book is VG to VG+, w/ clean text, tight binding. DJ is VG to VG+, w/ very light edge/shelf wear (no tears or chips). Signed and inscribed by author on title page (inscribed to Tobias Wolff, former Stanford professor and two time PEN award winning author of This Boy's Life and The Barracks Thief, as well as other acclaimed memoirs, novels and short story collections). Free delivery confirmation. Signed by Author(s).…

Condition: New. This is a Brand-new US Edition. This Item may be shipped from US or any other country as we have multiple locations worldwide.

Condition: Brand New. New. US edition. Expediting shipping for all USA and Europe orders excluding PO Box. Excellent Customer Service.

Condition: New. In English.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 352 pages. 9.21x6.14x0.79 inches. In Stock.

Hardcover. Condition: Brand New. 1st edition. 352 pages. 9.75x6.50x1.25 inches. In Stock.

Condition: New. Print on Demand pp. 352.

Condition: New. Print on Demand pp. 352 First Edition.

Condition: New. PRINT ON DEMAND pp. 352.