A Lesser Dependency.

Benson, Peter

ISBN 10: 0333490932 / ISBN 13: 9780333490938

Published by Macmillan, 1989

About this Item

Good dark blue boards, gilt text on spine in DJ with only 1 inch tear and creasing on back cover. Some slight damp discolouration on lower inside edge DJ and cover . Corners bumped. No inscriptions. Peter Benson's second novel, winner of Guardian Fiction Prize 1987 (B/s B). Seller Inventory # 005511

Bibliographic Details

Title: A Lesser Dependency.

Publisher: Macmillan

Publication Date: 1989

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Good

Dust Jacket Condition: Good

Edition: First Edition

About this title

Synopsis:

In 1971, the residents of Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean, were suddenly evicted from their homes to build a US military base. This novel tells of the islanders, their exile and how heaven became hell. The author's first novel, "The Levels" won "The Guardian" Fiction Prize in 1987.

About the Author:

Born in 1956, Peter Benson was educated in Ramsgate, Canterbury and Exeter. His first novel, The Levels, won the Guardian Fiction Prize. This was followed by A Lesser Dependency, winner of the Encore award, The Other Occupant, which was awarded the Somerset Maugham Award. He has also published short stories, screenplays and poetry, some adapted for TV, radio and many translated into other languages.