Modern Fiction (post 1945)

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Black & White

Black & White

$12.00 AUD
Author: Shiva NaipaulBinding: HardbackPublished: Hamish Hamilton, 1980Condition remarks:Book: AcceptableJacket: Wear and tearPages: Aging or markingMarkings: Previous ownerThis book delves into the intricate dynamics of a commune established in rural England...
The Looking Glass War

The Looking Glass War

$15.00 AUD
Author: John Le CarréBinding: HardbackPublished: Coward-McCann, 1965Condition remarks:Book: FairJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsIn the intricate world of espionage, shadows of deceit and betrayal lurk beneath the surface. As...
The Children's Bach

The Children's Bach

$40.00 AUD
Author: Helen GarnerBinding: HardbackPublished: McPhee Gribble Publishers, 1984Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerA captivating and deeply personal novel from one of Australia's most respected authors. Athena and...
Dead Aim

Dead Aim

$35.00 AUD
Author: Collin WilcoxBinding: HardbackPublished: Random House , 1971Condition remarks:Book: FairJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsIn this Lieutenant Hastings mystery, Wilcox weaves a tale of intrigue and suspense. The narrative...
A Bonfire

A Bonfire

$40.00 AUD
Author: Pamela Hansford JohnsonBinding: HardbackPublished: Scribner's, New York, 1981Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsSet against the backdrop of post-war London, the narrative delves into the lives of...
The Handyman

The Handyman

$15.00 AUD
Author: Penelope MortimerBinding: HardbackPublished: Allen Lane, London, 1983Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerThis novel delves into the life of a woman navigating the complexities of relationships and...
The Railway Station Man

The Railway Station Man

$15.00 AUD
Author: Jennifer JohnstonBinding: HardbackPublished: London; Hamish Hamilton, 1984Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsSet against the backdrop of the Irish coast, the story revolves around Helen, a middle-aged...
The Public Image

The Public Image

$20.00 AUD
Author: Muriel SparkBinding: HardbackPublished: New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 1968Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis novel delves into the life of a famous actress whose carefully...
Heads And Tales

Heads And Tales

$30.00 AUD
Author: Aage ThaarupBinding: HardbackPublished: Cassell & Company, London, 1956Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: Aging or markingMarkings: No markingsThis book is a collection of short stories, each offering a glimpse...
Testimony Of Two Men

Testimony Of Two Men

$20.00 AUD
Author: Taylor CaldwellBinding: HardbackPublished: Collins, 1968Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsSet in a small Pennsylvania town, the story revolves around Dr. Jonathan Ferrier, a brilliant and compassionate...
The Mountain

The Mountain

$20.00 AUD
Author: Kate LlewellynBinding: HardbackPublished: Hudson Publishing, Hawthorn, 1989Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: UnblemishedPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book delves into themes of self-discovery, resilience, and the search for meaning in the face...
A Body Of Water

A Body Of Water

$30.00 AUD
Author: Beverley FarmerBinding: HardbackPublished: University of Queensland Press, 1990Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: UnblemishedPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis novel delves into the complexities of human relationships, exploring themes of love, loss, and...
Hook's Mountain

Hook's Mountain

$25.00 AUD
Author: James McqueenBinding: HardbackPublished: Macmillan, 1982Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: Aging or markingMarkings: Previous ownerHook's Mountain is a work of powerful imagery, symbolism and stature. Behind the interplay of...
Angels Falling

Angels Falling

$20.00 AUD
Author: Janice ElliottBinding: HardbackPublished: Secker & Warburg, 1969Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThe book delves into the intricate lives of its characters, exploring themes of love, loss,...
Lake News

Lake News

$15.00 AUD
Author: Barbara DelinskyBinding: HardbackPublished: Doubleday Book Clubs, 1999Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsA story of family secrets, unexpected romance, and the healing power of forgiveness. It tells...
The Diaries Of Jane Somers

The Diaries Of Jane Somers

$20.00 AUD
Author: Doris LessingBinding: HardbackPublished: Michael Joseph, 1984Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book delves into the intricate life of Jane Somers, offering a poignant exploration of identity,...
Loving Daughters (SIGNED)

Loving Daughters (SIGNED)

$50.00 AUD
Author: Olga MastersBinding: HardbackPublished: University of Queensland Press, 1984Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: SignedSet against the backdrop of rural Australia, the narrative explores the intricate dynamics of...
The Onyx

The Onyx

$15.00 AUD
Author: Jacqueline BriskinBinding: HardbackPublished: Book Club Associates, London, 1982Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsThe Onyx is a sweeping saga of love, ambition, and betrayal set against the...
Dreamhouse

Dreamhouse

$20.00 AUD
Author: Kate GrenvilleBinding: HardbackPublished: St Lucia, UQP, 1986Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsDelve into a tale of love, identity, and the search for belonging in Kate Grenville's...
Mary Mcgarry Morris

Mary Mcgarry Morris

$15.00 AUD
Author: Fiona RangeBinding: HardbackPublished: Viking, 2000Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis novel delves into the complexities of human relationships, exploring themes of love, loss, and personal growth....
The Image Men

The Image Men

$55.00 AUD
Author: J.B. PriestleyBinding: HardbackPublished: Heinemann, 1968Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis collection features two novels, each exploring themes of identity, perception, and the human condition. One...
The Good Mother

The Good Mother

$15.00 AUD
Author: Sue MillerBinding: HardbackPublished: Guild Publishing, 1986Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerAnna Dunlap is a divorced mother struggling to find her place in the world. She teaches...
The Three Sirens

The Three Sirens

$20.00 AUD
Author: Irving WallaceBinding: HardbackPublished: Cassell, London, 1964Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerThis novel delves into the life of Dr. James Yarrow, a renowned sexologist, who embarks on...
The Growing Pains Of Adrian Mole

The Growing Pains Of Adrian Mole

$15.00 AUD
Author: Sue TownsendBinding: HardbackPublished: Methuen , 1984Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsAdrian Mole is back, and he's still navigating the trials and tribulations of adolescence. From acne...
Royo County

Royo County

$20.00 AUD
Author: Robert RoperBinding: HardbackPublished: William Morrow & Co., NY, 1973Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsIn Royo County, the story unfolds with a blend of rural charm and...
Anna Fitzalan

Anna Fitzalan

$15.00 AUD
Author: Marguerite SteenBinding: HardbackPublished: Collins, London, 1954Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsThis novel delves into the life of Anna Fitzalan, likely exploring her experiences, relationships, and personal...
Her Mother's Daughter

Her Mother's Daughter

$15.00 AUD
Author: Marilyn FrenchBinding: HardbackPublished: Summit Books - BCA, 1987Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerThis novel delves into the intricate relationships between mothers and daughters, exploring themes of...
The Ghost

The Ghost

$15.00 AUD
Author: Danielle SteelBinding: HardbackPublished: Doubleday, 1997Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsA woman who loses everything finds herself drawn to a mysterious estate, where secrets of the...
The Image & Other Stories

The Image & Other Stories

$15.00 AUD
Author: Isaac Bashevis SingerBinding: HardbackPublished: Farrar Straus Giroux, 1985Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: UnblemishedPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerThis collection of short stories delves into the complexities of human nature, exploring themes of identity,...
Winter Of Discontent

Winter Of Discontent

$25.00 AUD
Author: Gilbert FrankauBinding: HardbackPublished: Macdonald & Co, 1950Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: Previous ownerThis novel delves into the complexities of human relationships and personal struggles during times of...
Lucy Crown

Lucy Crown

$25.00 AUD
Author: Irwin ShawBinding: HardbackPublished: Jonathan Cape, 1956Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: Previous ownerThis novel delves into the complexities of love, loss, and personal transformation. It explores the lives...
The Children Of Mapu Street

The Children Of Mapu Street

$20.00 AUD
Author: Sarah Neshamit; translated from Hebrew by David SegalBinding: HardbackPublished: Jewish Publication Society, 1977Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerAnother bracing novel about Jewish settlers pre-Holocaust, in this...
Brotherly Love

Brotherly Love

$15.00 AUD
Author: William D. BlankenshipBinding: HardbackPublished: Souvenir Press, 1981Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerThis novel delves into the hidden, sinister forces that lurk beneath the surface of familial...
Winter Solstice

Winter Solstice

$20.00 AUD
Author: Gerald Warner BraceBinding: HardbackPublished: W.W. Norton & Co, 1960Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsStory of a struggling family in the 1950s in New England.
A Man'S Estate

A Man'S Estate

$25.00 AUD
Author: Emyr HumphreysBinding: HardbackPublished: Eyre & Spottiswoode, 1955Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: Aging or markingMarkings: Previous ownerSet against the backdrop of rural Wales, the story delves into the lives...
National Winner

National Winner

$20.00 AUD
Author: Emyr HumphreysBinding: HardbackPublished: Macdonald, 1971Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book appears to be a political commentary, potentially a satire, given the caricatured faces on the...
First Papers

First Papers

$20.00 AUD
Author: Laura Z. HobsonBinding: HardbackPublished: A Random House Book, 1964Condition remarks:Book: FairJacket: Wear and tearPages: FEP missingMarkings: Previous ownerStefan and Alexandra Ivarin emigrated to America at the end of the...
The Hearing

The Hearing

$15.00 AUD
Author: John LescroartBinding: HardbackPublished: Dutton Adult, 2001Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsIn a legal showdown, a high-stakes trial unfolds, revealing hidden agendas and moral ambiguities. As...
Strangers and Brothers Omnibus: v.3

Strangers and Brothers Omnibus: v.3

$20.00 AUD
Author: C.P. SnowBinding: HardbackPublished: Macmillan , 1972Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book contains three complete and unabridged novels from the Strangers and Brothers series: Corridors of...
Four Plays

Four Plays

$30.00 AUD
Author: William IngeBinding: HardbackPublished: Heinemann, 1960Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsThis collection features four of William Inge's most celebrated plays, each exploring themes of loneliness, longing, and...
Mr. Adam

Mr. Adam

$25.00 AUD
Author: Pat FrankBinding: HardbackPublished: J. B. Lippincott and Co, 1946Condition remarks:Book: PoorJacket: DamagedPages: Aging or markingMarkings: Previous ownerIn a world teetering on the brink of nuclear war, a mysterious phenomenon...
The Saddest Story

The Saddest Story

$20.00 AUD
Author: Arthur MizenerBinding: HardbackPublished: New American Library World, 1971Condition remarks:Book: FairJacket: No dust jacketPages: Aging or markingMarkings: No markingsThis book delves into the intricate layers of Ford Madox Ford's life,...
Beautiful Lofty People

Beautiful Lofty People

$20.00 AUD
Author: Helen BevingtonBinding: HardbackPublished: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, 1974Condition remarks:Book: FairJacket: Wear and tearPages: Aging or markingMarkings: Previous ownerThis collection features light, witty essays and verse focusing on literary and other...
Missus

Missus

$15.00 AUD
Author: Ruth ParkBinding: HardbackPublished: Nelson , 1985Condition remarks:Book: FairJacket: Wear and tearPages: FEP missingMarkings: No markingsSet in the slums of Sydney, Australia, this novel introduces the Darcy family, Irish immigrants...
Justine

Justine

$15.00 AUD
Author: Lawrence DurrellBinding: HardbackPublished: FABER AND FABER, 1953Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerSet in pre-war Alexandria, the narrative delves into the complex relationships and hidden desires of...
The Conscience Of The Rich

The Conscience Of The Rich

$25.00 AUD
Author: C. P. SnowBinding: HardbackPublished: Macmillan & Co, 1960Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: DamagedPages: Aging or markingMarkings: Previous ownerThis book delves into the intricate lives of the wealthy, exploring their moral compass...
The Top Of The Hill

The Top Of The Hill

$15.00 AUD
Author: Irwin ShawBinding: HardbackPublished: Weidenfeld and Nicolson , 1979Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsThis novel delves into the life of a man who seemingly has it all:...
Beggar Man, Thief

Beggar Man, Thief

$15.00 AUD
Author: Irwin ShawBinding: HardbackPublished: Weidenfeld and Nicolson, 1977Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsThis novel continues the saga of the Jordache family, picking up where "Rich Man, Poor...