The Strangers On My Roof

The Strangers On My Roof

$15.00 AUD

Availability: in stock at our Tullamarine warehouse

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: E. Arnot Robertson
Binding: Hardback
Published: The Cresset Press, 1964

Condition:
Book: Fair, ex-library
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: FEP missing
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Dust jacket has general wear and is protected by plastic jacket, ex-library book with stamps, inserts and writing inside, pages have aged, FEP missing

This novel chronicles the unexpected disruption of a quiet household when a group of unconventional individuals takes up residence on their roof. The narrative skillfully presents the ensuing domestic chaos and the clash of personalities, illustrating the absurdities of wartime living and societal expectations. Robertson's witty prose details the family's attempts to navigate this peculiar situation, offering a sharp, satirical commentary on class, property, and human nature. The story maintains a light yet incisive tone, inviting readers to reflect on the boundaries of hospitality and the definition of home.

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Description

Author: E. Arnot Robertson
Binding: Hardback
Published: The Cresset Press, 1964

Condition:
Book: Fair, ex-library
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: FEP missing
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Dust jacket has general wear and is protected by plastic jacket, ex-library book with stamps, inserts and writing inside, pages have aged, FEP missing

This novel chronicles the unexpected disruption of a quiet household when a group of unconventional individuals takes up residence on their roof. The narrative skillfully presents the ensuing domestic chaos and the clash of personalities, illustrating the absurdities of wartime living and societal expectations. Robertson's witty prose details the family's attempts to navigate this peculiar situation, offering a sharp, satirical commentary on class, property, and human nature. The story maintains a light yet incisive tone, inviting readers to reflect on the boundaries of hospitality and the definition of home.