Truth And Consequences

Author: Alison Lurie

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  • : $20.00 AUD
  • : 9780701178918
  • : Chatto & Windus
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  • : 01 October 2005
  • : 220mm X mm
  • : United Kingdom
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Barcode 9780701178918
9780701178918

Local Description

2005, First edition, first printing. A fine copy in a very good, unclipped d/w with light sun fading of the spine and a short, repaired tear at the heel of the spine.

Description

After sixteen years of marriage, Jane saw her husband and did not recognise him. Alan has changed as he's injured his back. Jane has to do everything for him. When she longs for escape, her mother accuses her of selfishness. Meanwhile, Henry tends the flame, making certain Delia, his self-centred wife, gets everything. Can the couples swap roles?

Promotion info

Highly enjoyable novel - witty and subtle - about natural-born-carers (those with a mission to look after other people) and their relationships with natural-born-egotists (those who demand to be cared for). 20041129

Author description

Alison Lurie is a Professor of English at Cornell University. Her non fiction books include studies of folklore and children's literature, and her novels include such favourites as The War Between the Tates, Foreign Affairs, The Truth about Lorin Jones and Last Resort. She divides her time between Ithaca and Florida in the United States and Maida Vale in London.