The novel of war, childhood, courage and memory that has taken France by storm. A country that has been occupied during war has its secrets, and France is full of them. STRANGE GARDENS tells the touching story of two generations coming to terms with each other, as a father's story is slowly unfurled to his son. Finally the boy understands his father's traumatic past, and the courage and humour he has used to disguise it. Without a trace of sentimentality, this powerful fable tells an extraordinary story of memory and forgetting.
Michel Quint was born in France in 1949. He has written for the theatre and for radio and then turned to thriller writing. In 1989 he was awarded the 'Grand Prix de Litterature Policiere' for his novel 'Billard a l'Etage'. He is married with children and lives in France. STRANGE GARDENS is based on his own father's story.
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Hardback. Condición: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Nº de ref. del artículo: GOR006669892
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Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Strange Gardens This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. Nº de ref. del artículo: 7719-9780670911363
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Hardcover. Condición: Used; Good. Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. This book is in good condition but will show signs of previous ownership. Please expect some creasing to the spine and/or minor damage to the cover. Damaged cover. The cover of is slightly damaged for instance a torn or bent corner. Ripped/damaged jacket. The dust jacket of this book is slightly damaged/ripped, however, this does not affect the internal condition. Grubby book may have mild dirt or some staining, mostly on the edges of pages. Nº de ref. del artículo: CHL9777613
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Librería: Bahamut Media, Reading, Reino Unido
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Librería: Kennys Bookstore, Olney, MD, Estados Unidos de America
Condición: Very Good. 2001. Hardcover. Fine in good dust wrapper. DW showing light shelf wear, remains a nice copy. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland. Nº de ref. del artículo: KSG0013881
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Librería: Kennys Bookshop and Art Galleries Ltd., Galway, GY, Irlanda
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Librería: North Country Books, Milton, VT, Estados Unidos de America
Hardcover. Condición: NF in VG+ DJ. First edition. As new copy in lightly rubbed dj, not price-clipped, contents unmarked and clean. Nº de ref. del artículo: 10462
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Librería: Buybyebooks, Honiton, Reino Unido
Excellent. Condición: As New. Estado de la sobrecubierta: As New. 1st UK. Basic Details BuyByeBooks Reference:C88abe ISBN:0670911364 Book Title:Strange Gardens Edition:1st UK Published Date:2001 Cover:Hardback Price:£11.95 Stock:1 Postage & Packaging:A Contributors Author(s):Barbara Bray Publisher:Viking Illustrator:none Physical Attributes Dimensions (H x W x D):18.60 x 13.40 x 0.00 Number of Pages:72 Dust Jacket:Yes Condition Cover Condition:Excellent Dust Jacket Condition:Excellent Binding:Excellent/Tight Page Condition:Excellent/Clean Good Colour Overall Condition:Excellent Categories Category(ies):Historical Fiction Images Strange Gardens Book Summary Summary:Touching story of two generations coming to terms with each other in the aftermath of war. Additional Notes Notes:Virtually as new. Nº de ref. del artículo: n00987
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