About this title: Written by the author of "Broken Words", this book contains two short novels. "Blue Skies" is set in a quiet place in Tasmania which is shattered by incest, suicide and murder. "Jack and Jill" was the winner of the 1978 Somerset Maughan Award.
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Binding: PAPERBACK
Publisher: Virago
Date Published: 1989
ISBN-13:9781853810237ISBN:1853810231
Description: Fair. Paperback, larger format, a good reading copy. Your book will be securely packed and promptly dispatched from our UK warehouse. read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Penguin, NY
Date Published: 1990
Description: Near Fine with no dust jacket. Lg. Softbound, . Publisher's sticker on cover Virago Modern Classics edition. Reprint of 1976 & 1978 novels.; 213 pages. read more
Edition: 1st Virago Edition
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Virago, London England
Date Published: 1989
ISBN-13:9781853810237ISBN:1853810231
Description: Very Good. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall 1853810231 Paperback Blue Skies-The Tasmanian sun flashes upon weather-boarded houses and a holiday-brochure beach. Early morning hoovering gives way to empty afternoons when the clock always say three and women and children huddle together in steaming heaps by the sea. But this stagnation will be shattered-by incest, suicide and murder. Jack and Jill-While Douggie is away, his wife dies; his grief-slimed and hungry young daughter Jill gives a kookabuura laugh ... read more
Edition: 1st Virago Edition
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Virago, London England
Date Published: 1989
ISBN-13:9781853810237ISBN:1853810231
Description: Good. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall 1853810231 Paperback Blue Skies-The Tasmanian sun flashes upon weather-boarded houses and a holiday-brochure beach. Early morning hoovering gives way to empty afternoons when the clock always say three and women and children huddle together in steaming heaps by the sea. But this stagnation will be shattered-by incest, suicide and murder. Jack and Jill-While Douggie is away, his wife dies; his grief-slimed and hungry young daughter Jill gives a kookabuura laugh on ... read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: VIRAGO PRESS LTD
Date Published: 1989
ISBN-13:9781853810237ISBN:1853810231
Description: Published by Virago Press Ltd in 1989. Paperback. Number of pages: 224. Condition: Very Good. May show some slight signs of wear. Shipped from UK. Delivery is usually 2-3 working days from order by Royal Mail, International Delivery is by Airmail. read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: VIRAGO PRESS LTD
Date Published: 1989
ISBN-13:9781853810237ISBN:1853810231
Description: Published by VIRAGO PRESS LTD in 1989. Paperback. Condition: Good. Used book but in Good Condition for sensible price. #7765821 Shipped from UK. Delivery is usually 2-3 working days from order by Royal Mail, International Delivery is by Airmail. read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: VIRAGO PRESS LTD
Date Published: 1989
ISBN-13:9781853810237ISBN:1853810231
Description: Published by VIRAGO PRESS LTD in 1989. Paperback. Condition: Good. Used book but in Good Condition for sensible price. #7765940 Shipped from UK. Delivery is usually 2-3 working days from order by Royal Mail, International Delivery is by Airmail. read more
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