A stunningly imaginative novel of deception and imposture set during the Second World War. War is a time when the choices of men determine the fate of nations. After winning a bronze in the coxless pairs at the Berlin Olympics, twin brothers return to England arguing bitterly over the coming Second World War. Going their separate ways Jack becomes a pilot, Joe a pacifist working for the Red Cross. As their stories play out, possibilities, parallels and confusion surround them, with each brother finding himself an ordinary man party to momentous events. With damaged memories and personal prejudices, Joe and Jack's stories exemplify the vacuum of uncertainty in which we live, challenging the reader to confront the consequences that the choices we make have on our lives.
Christopher Priest is the author of ten novels and two collections of short stories, including the prize-winning THE GLAMOUR AND THE PRESTIGE which won the James Tait Black award in 1995. His most recent novel is THE EXTREMES. He lives in Hastings with his wife and twin children.
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Paperback. 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: GOR001469942
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Paperback. 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. Nº de ref. del artículo: CHL3020963
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Librería: Porcupine Books, Ilford, Reino Unido
Condición: Very Good. Scribners 2002 First Edition First Printing (Paper) Front top cover corner lightly curled and lower rear corner and top page edges faintly foxed - Very Good book Signed by the Author on the Title Page ''. Jack and Joe Sawyer rowed for Great Britain in the 1936 Berlin Olympics. Jack joins the RAF. His war is savage, spreading firestorms across Germany. Joe. declares himself a pacifist. As their stories play out, possibilities, parallels and confusion surround them. each. an ordinary man party to momentous events.'' First Printings are very scarce. Book. Nº de ref. del artículo: 121637
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Librería: COLD TONNAGE BOOKS, Colyton, DEVON, Reino Unido
Trade paperback original. First edition (& 1st printing). Alternate history novel set in the second World War. SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR. The true first edition of this book, a trade paperback original - Gollancz issued a hardcover edition the following year. First printing with ''1 3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4 2'' on copyright page. Fine (as new) copy. Nº de ref. del artículo: 09789
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