Will be recognized with the very best works of this century (New York Times Books Review)
Vintage Davies, employing a subtle feeling for family relationships and a genuine understanding of money and power while indulging in effortless intellectual acrobatics (Sunday Telegraph)
Davies' devotees will recognize at once the master's sharp ear for proverbial wisdoms, his relish for fantastical and dark linguistic corners, his magpie accumulations of odd bits of lore and historical tidbits (Observer)
An extraordinary tapestry of a book - richly layered, embroidered with detail and stitched together with skill and style (Time Out)
'I was never so amazed in my life as when the Sniffer drew his concealed weapon from its case and struck me to the ground, stone dead.'
So begins the story of Connor 'Gil' Gilmartin when he catches his wife in flagrante with the Sniffer, his former colleague and now his murderer. Unfortunately, death is only the first indignity Gil is about to suffer. For he lingers on as a ghost, and from this bleak vantage - made even less endurable by the fact that he must spend the afterlife sitting beside his killer at a film festival - he is forced to view the exploits and failures of his ancestors, from the forerunners who sailed up the Hudson to Canada during the American Revolution to his university-professor parents.
„Über diesen Titel“ kann sich auf eine andere Ausgabe dieses Titels beziehen.
Versand:
Gratis
Innerhalb der USA
Versand:
Gratis
Innerhalb der USA
Anbieter: Last Word Books, Olympia, WA, USA
Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. A used book with minimal flaws or imperfections. Thank you for supporting Last Word Books and independent bookstores. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 210443984
Anzahl: 1 verfügbar
Anbieter: Half Price Books Inc., Dallas, TX, USA
paperback. Zustand: 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!. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers S_410911935
Anzahl: 1 verfügbar
Anbieter: HPB-Red, Dallas, TX, USA
paperback. Zustand: Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used textbooks may not include companion materials such as access codes, etc. May have some wear or writing/highlighting. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers S_374227817
Anzahl: 1 verfügbar
Anbieter: Book Deals, Tucson, AZ, USA
Zustand: Very Good. Very Good condition. Shows only minor signs of wear, and very minimal markings inside (if any). 0.57. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 353-0241952662-vrg
Anzahl: 1 verfügbar
Anbieter: Book Deals, Tucson, AZ, USA
Zustand: Good. Good condition. This is the average used book, that has all pages or leaves present, but may include writing. Book may be ex-library with stamps and stickers. 0.57. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 353-0241952662-gdd
Anzahl: 1 verfügbar
Anbieter: booksXpress, Bayonne, NJ, USA
Soft Cover. Zustand: new. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9780241952665
Anzahl: 1 verfügbar
Anbieter: Brit Books, Milton Keynes, Vereinigtes Königreich
Paperback. Zustand: Used; Very Good. ***Simply Brit*** Welcome to our online used book store, where affordability meets great quality. Dive into a world of captivating reads without breaking the bank. We take pride in offering a wide selection of used books, from classics to hidden gems, ensuring there is something for every literary palate. All orders are shipped within 24 hours and our lightning fast-delivery within 48 hours coupled with our prompt customer service ensures a smooth journey from ordering to delivery. Discover the joy of reading with us, your trusted source for affordable books that do not compromise on quality. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 3828583
Anzahl: 1 verfügbar
Anbieter: Revaluation Books, Exeter, Vereinigtes Königreich
Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. 368 pages. 7.72x5.04x1.18 inches. In Stock. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers zk0241952662
Anzahl: 1 verfügbar
Anbieter: moluna, Greven, Deutschland
Zustand: New. Dieser Artikel ist ein Print on Demand Artikel und wird nach Ihrer Bestellung fuer Sie gedruckt. I was never so amazed in my life as when the Sniffer drew his concealed weapon from its case and struck me to the ground, stone dead. So begins the story of Connor Gil Gilmartin when he catches his wife in flagrante with the Sniffer, his former colleagu. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 594468710
Anzahl: Mehr als 20 verfügbar