The Chequer Board

The Chequer Board

$15.00 AUD

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Condition: SECONDHAND

This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.

Author: Nevil Shute
Binding: Hardback
Published: Heinemann, 1947

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Damaged
Pages: Tanning and foxing, price clipped
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Dust jacket has wear and tear along edges and corners, previous owner name inside, pages yellowed, price clipped

The Chequer Board by Nevil Shute is a post-World War II novel that chronicles the journey of a dying man, John Turner, who seeks to reconnect with three men he met during the war. The narrative presents a poignant reflection on life, fate, and the unexpected connections forged in extraordinary circumstances. The novel illustrates themes of redemption and the search for meaning in the aftermath of conflict, all while maintaining Shute's characteristic blend of human drama and insightful social observation. It argues for the enduring power of human connection and the unpredictable nature of destiny.

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Description

Author: Nevil Shute
Binding: Hardback
Published: Heinemann, 1947

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Damaged
Pages: Tanning and foxing, price clipped
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Dust jacket has wear and tear along edges and corners, previous owner name inside, pages yellowed, price clipped

The Chequer Board by Nevil Shute is a post-World War II novel that chronicles the journey of a dying man, John Turner, who seeks to reconnect with three men he met during the war. The narrative presents a poignant reflection on life, fate, and the unexpected connections forged in extraordinary circumstances. The novel illustrates themes of redemption and the search for meaning in the aftermath of conflict, all while maintaining Shute's characteristic blend of human drama and insightful social observation. It argues for the enduring power of human connection and the unpredictable nature of destiny.