About this title: In this debut novel, Marie-Santana returns to her native village of Tivolem, in the Portuguese colony of Goa, after 23 years. Alone and penniless, she falls in love with retired civil servant and violinist Simon Fernandes, who has also recently returned to Tivolem. The action takes place amid the real events of 1933, with Catholic themes interpolated throughout.
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Milkweed Editions
Date Published: 1998
ISBN-13:9781571310194ISBN:1571310193
Description: Good. Good Condition. Reasonable wear-still very useable. Text has highlighting, but appears free of writing/underlining. May have bookstore-related stamps/stickers/marks. No Dust Jacket. Multiple copies may be available. SHIPS W/IN 24 HOURS! FREE INSURANCE on all orders! E-mail notification! Careful, thorough packaging. Fast, personal service. No hassle, full refund return policy! COMBINE SHIPPING-TENS OF THOUSANDS OF OTHER BOOKS/CDs/MOVIES AVAILABLE! read more
Description: Very Good. 1571310193 Condition: VERY GOOD. (Book may have one or a combination of the following characteristics: former library book, cover wear, name written inside cover, light underlining/highlighting, remainder mark, etc. Overall, the book is in solid shape. This is a blanket description. Please e us if you require a specific, detailed description of the book condition. We will typically respond within one week of your request). read more
Description: Good. Former Library book. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Milkweed Editions
Date Published: 1998
ISBN-13:9781571310194ISBN:1571310193
Description: Very Good. Very Good Condition. Only light, reasonable wear. Text has highlighting and writing/underlining. May have bookstore-related stamps/stickers/marks. Multiple copies may be available. SHIPS W/IN 24 HOURS! FREE INSURANCE on all orders! E-mail notification! Careful, thorough packaging. Fast, personal service. No hassle, full refund return policy! COMBINE SHIPPING-TENS OF THOUSANDS OF OTHER BOOKS/CDs/MOVIES AVAILABLE! read more
Edition: First Edition, Ex-Library
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Milkweed Editions
Date Published: 1-May-98
ISBN-13:9781571310194ISBN:1571310193
Description: Very Good. Mild shelf wear on dj, lightly aged pages, library stamps on edges & endpages. From Publishers Weekly: Despite its fascinating setting and artless charm, 72-year-old Victor Rangel-Ribeiro's first novel finally suffers from its clumsy prose, stilted dialogue and heavy sentimentality. In the early 1930s, Marie-Santana returns to her native village of Tivolem, in the Portuguese colony of Goa, after a 23-year absence. Orphaned, penniless and bearing the unhealed wounds of her past, Marie ... read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Milkweed Editions
Date Published: 1998-05
ISBN-13:9781571310194ISBN:1571310193
Description: Fair. Nice, clean condition, has a dedication, cover has a cut. Hard bound with dust Jacket. *** Publisher: Milkweed Editions * Publication Date: 1-May-98 * Author: Rangel-Ribeiro Victor. read more
Description: Good in Unknown jacket. 1998, HARDBACK WITH DUSTJACKET in plastic, x-lib. bk. with markings, some wear, slight staining, text good. read more
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Milkweed Editions, Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.A.
Date Published: 1998
ISBN-13:9781571310194ISBN:1571310193
Description: Good in Like New /w Mylar Cover jacket. Ex-Library Book is in good condition, clean with a hint of a slant, Ex-library with minimal markings, First edition, Dj is like new in a clear mylar protective cover. read more
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Milkweed Editions
Date Published: 1998
ISBN-13:9781571310194ISBN:1571310193
Description: Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1571310193. Ex-Library; 1.27 x 9.26 x 6.28 Inches; 344 pages; Carefully packaged and mailed to be the best arrival condition. Thank you for shopping with us. read more
Edition: First Indian Edition
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Penguin India, New Delhi
Date Published: 1998
Description: Fine. Inscribed & Signed by Author Fine--illus. wraps; INSCRIBED/SIGNED copy. | 'With very best wishes / Victor Rangel-Ribeiro'--title page. read more
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