A Far Cry From Kensington

A Far Cry From Kensington

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Condition: SECONDHAND

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Author: Muriel Spark
Binding: Hardback
Published: Virago, 2011

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings

A Far Cry From Kensington chronicles the misadventures of Mrs. Hawkins, a formidable and opinionated young widow navigating the eccentricities of post-war London's literary scene. This satirical work uncovers a world rife with publishing intrigues, personal vendettas, and the peculiar phenomenon of the pudding writer. Its sharp prose illustrates the absurdities of human nature and the cutthroat world of books with a darkly humorous tone. The narrative presents a memorable cast of characters, all entangled in a web of gossip and ambition, offering a witty and incisive look at human folly.

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Description

Author: Muriel Spark
Binding: Hardback
Published: Virago, 2011

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings

A Far Cry From Kensington chronicles the misadventures of Mrs. Hawkins, a formidable and opinionated young widow navigating the eccentricities of post-war London's literary scene. This satirical work uncovers a world rife with publishing intrigues, personal vendettas, and the peculiar phenomenon of the pudding writer. Its sharp prose illustrates the absurdities of human nature and the cutthroat world of books with a darkly humorous tone. The narrative presents a memorable cast of characters, all entangled in a web of gossip and ambition, offering a witty and incisive look at human folly.