Isbn: 9780241757574 - the infamous gilberts: 'the most rewarding and beautiful novel i've read in ages’ barbara trapido (26 resultados)

Hardback. Condición: New. SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2026 WATERSTONES DEBUT FICTION PRIZE'Vivid, poignant, hilarious and tragic: the most rewarding and beautiful novel I've read in ages' BARBARA TRAPIDO'A family saga like no other. Gloriously off-beat, darkly comedic and totally bewitching. A bravura performance' SARAH WINMAN'We shall be forgotten.' he said. 'We shall be lost. They will scrub us away like a set of dirty fingerprints on a plastic kettle.'The crumbling Gothic mansion of Thornwalk, long-term home of the Gilbert family, is being handed over to a chain of luxury 'historic' hotels. Millions will be spent in its restoration. But for every so-called improvement, what will be lost? What value can there possibly be in a threadbare carpet, a tarnished spoon and a thousand empty jam jars?Before the hotel people arrive, with their clipboards and their skips and their bottles of bleach, Maximus, loyal guardian of the Gilberts' legacy, invites us on a final tour of the once-stately home, where each room holds a secret. From the bolt on the blue room door to the tiny dents in the bars at the nursery window . these are the keys that will unlock the lives of the five fatherless Gilbert children.A frustrated romantic, a stubborn traditionalist, a dreamer, a diva and an explorer: The Infamous Gilberts will be cast adrift on the irresistible tides of the twentieth century, buoyed by love, buffeted by loss, and tangled together in an unputdownable story where the lines between eccentricity and madness, cruelty and love become hilariously, heartbreakingly blurred.'Completely captivating: I absolutely loved it. A compelling, ingenious, mischievous blend of tragedy, comedy and intrigue' NINA STIBBE.…

Hardcover. Condición: new. Hardcover. A dancingly captivating, mischievous and heartbreaking debut about a dysfunctional family, in a crumbling Gothic mansion spanning the decades of the Twentieth Century.'We shall be forgotten.' he said. 'We shall be lost. They will scrub us away like a set of dirty fingerprints on a plastic kettle.'The crumbling Gothic mansion of Thornwalk, long-term home of the Gilbert family, is being handed over to a chain of luxury 'historic' hotels. Millions will be spent in its restoration. But for every so-called improvement, what will be lost? What value can there possibly be in a threadbare carpet, a tarnished spoon and a thousand empty jam jars?Before the hotel people arrive, with their clipboards and their skips and their bottles of bleach, Maximus, loyal guardian of the Gilberts' legacy, invites us on a final tour of the once-stately home, where each room holds a secret. From the bolt on the blue room door to the tiny dents in the bars at the nursery window . these are the keys that will unlock the lives of the five fatherless Gilbert children.A frustrated romantic, a stubborn traditionalist, a dreamer, a diva and an explorer: The Infamous Gilberts will be cast adrift on the irresistible tides of the twentieth century, buoyed by love, buffeted by loss, and tangled together in an unputdownable story where the lines between eccentricity and madness, cruelty and love become hilariously, heartbreakingly blurred. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

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Hardcover. Condición: New. Estado de la sobrecubierta: New. 1st Edition. Signed! A brand new unopened and unread hardcover copy in a like new dust jacket. First edition, 1st impression. Fig Tree Press 2026. 'We shall be forgotten.' he said. 'We shall be lost. They will scrub us away like a set of dirty fingerprints on a plastic kettle.' The crumbling Gothic mansion of Thornwalk, long-term home of the Gilbert family, is being handed over to a chain of luxury 'historic' hotels. Millions will be spent in its restoration. But for every so-called improvement, what will be lost? What value can there possibly be in a threadbare carpet, a tarnished spoon and a thousand empty jam jars? Before the hotel people arrive, with their clipboards and their skips and their bottles of bleach, Maximus, loyal guardian of the Gilberts' legacy, invites us on a final tour of the once-stately home, where each room holds a secret. From the bolt on the blue room door to the tiny dents in the bars at the nursery window … these are the keys that will unlock the lives of the five fatherless Gilbert children. A frustrated romantic, a stubborn traditionalist, a dreamer, a diva and an explorer: The Infamous Gilberts will be cast adrift on the irresistible tides of the twentieth century, buoyed by love, buffeted by loss, and tangled together in an unputdownable story where the lines between eccentricity and madness, cruelty and love become hilariously, heartbreakingly blurred. We pack our books properly using recycled materials where we can and ship daily from the UK. Signed by Author(s).…

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Hardcover. Condición: Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Fine. 1st Edition. A fine UK first edition, first printing hardback (previous owner's stamp to half-title page) - in a fine unclipped dustjacket - All my books are always securely packed with plenty of bubblewrap in professional boxes and promptly dispatched (within 2-3 days) - SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR - Pictures available upon request. Signed by Author(s).…

Hardcover. Condición: new. Hardcover. A dancingly captivating, mischievous and heartbreaking debut about a dysfunctional family, in a crumbling Gothic mansion spanning the decades of the Twentieth Century.'We shall be forgotten.' he said. 'We shall be lost. They will scrub us away like a set of dirty fingerprints on a plastic kettle.'The crumbling Gothic mansion of Thornwalk, long-term home of the Gilbert family, is being handed over to a chain of luxury 'historic' hotels. Millions will be spent in its restoration. But for every so-called improvement, what will be lost? What value can there possibly be in a threadbare carpet, a tarnished spoon and a thousand empty jam jars?Before the hotel people arrive, with their clipboards and their skips and their bottles of bleach, Maximus, loyal guardian of the Gilberts' legacy, invites us on a final tour of the once-stately home, where each room holds a secret. From the bolt on the blue room door to the tiny dents in the bars at the nursery window . these are the keys that will unlock the lives of the five fatherless Gilbert children.A frustrated romantic, a stubborn traditionalist, a dreamer, a diva and an explorer: The Infamous Gilberts will be cast adrift on the irresistible tides of the twentieth century, buoyed by love, buffeted by loss, and tangled together in an unputdownable story where the lines between eccentricity and madness, cruelty and love become hilariously, heartbreakingly blurred. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…

Hardcover. Condición: new. Hardcover. A dancingly captivating, mischievous and heartbreaking debut about a dysfunctional family, in a crumbling Gothic mansion spanning the decades of the Twentieth Century.'We shall be forgotten.' he said. 'We shall be lost. They will scrub us away like a set of dirty fingerprints on a plastic kettle.'The crumbling Gothic mansion of Thornwalk, long-term home of the Gilbert family, is being handed over to a chain of luxury 'historic' hotels. Millions will be spent in its restoration. But for every so-called improvement, what will be lost? What value can there possibly be in a threadbare carpet, a tarnished spoon and a thousand empty jam jars?Before the hotel people arrive, with their clipboards and their skips and their bottles of bleach, Maximus, loyal guardian of the Gilberts' legacy, invites us on a final tour of the once-stately home, where each room holds a secret. From the bolt on the blue room door to the tiny dents in the bars at the nursery window . these are the keys that will unlock the lives of the five fatherless Gilbert children.A frustrated romantic, a stubborn traditionalist, a dreamer, a diva and an explorer: The Infamous Gilberts will be cast adrift on the irresistible tides of the twentieth century, buoyed by love, buffeted by loss, and tangled together in an unputdownable story where the lines between eccentricity and madness, cruelty and love become hilariously, heartbreakingly blurred. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…

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Condición: New. 'Exquisite. A first novel to treasure and inspire. Vivid, poignant, hilarious and tragic: the most rewarding and beautiful novel I've read in ages' BARBARA TRAPIDO 'Completely captivating: I absolutely loved it. A compelling, ingenious, mischievous blend of tragedy, comedy and intrigue' NINA STIBBE 'We shall be forgotten.' he said. 'We shall be lost. They will scrub us away like a set of dirty fingerprints on a plastic kettle.' The crumbling Gothic mansion of Thornwalk, long-term home of the Gilbert family, is being handed over to a chain of luxury 'historic' hotels. Millions will be spent in its restoration. But for every 'improvement', what will be lost? What value can there possibly be in a threadbare carpet, a tarnished spoon and a thousand empty jam jars? Before the hotel people arrive, with their clipboards and their skips and their bottles of bleach, Maximus, loyal guardian of the Gilberts' legacy, invites us on a final tour of the once-stately home, where each room holds a secret. From the bolt on the blue room door to the tiny dents in the bars at the nursery window . these are the keys that will unlock the lives of the five fatherless Gilbert children. A frustrated romantic, a stubborn traditionalist, a dreamer, a diva and an explorer: The Infamous Gilberts will be cast adrift on the irresistible tides of the twentieth century, buoyed by love, buffeted by loss, and tangled together in an unputdownable story where the lines between eccentricity and madness, cruelty and love become hilariously, heartbreakingly blurred.…

Hardback. Condición: New. SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2026 WATERSTONES DEBUT FICTION PRIZE'Vivid, poignant, hilarious and tragic: the most rewarding and beautiful novel I've read in ages' BARBARA TRAPIDO'A family saga like no other. Gloriously off-beat, darkly comedic and totally bewitching. A bravura performance' SARAH WINMAN'We shall be forgotten.' he said. 'We shall be lost. They will scrub us away like a set of dirty fingerprints on a plastic kettle.'The crumbling Gothic mansion of Thornwalk, long-term home of the Gilbert family, is being handed over to a chain of luxury 'historic' hotels. Millions will be spent in its restoration. But for every so-called improvement, what will be lost? What value can there possibly be in a threadbare carpet, a tarnished spoon and a thousand empty jam jars?Before the hotel people arrive, with their clipboards and their skips and their bottles of bleach, Maximus, loyal guardian of the Gilberts' legacy, invites us on a final tour of the once-stately home, where each room holds a secret. From the bolt on the blue room door to the tiny dents in the bars at the nursery window . these are the keys that will unlock the lives of the five fatherless Gilbert children.A frustrated romantic, a stubborn traditionalist, a dreamer, a diva and an explorer: The Infamous Gilberts will be cast adrift on the irresistible tides of the twentieth century, buoyed by love, buffeted by loss, and tangled together in an unputdownable story where the lines between eccentricity and madness, cruelty and love become hilariously, heartbreakingly blurred.'Completely captivating: I absolutely loved it. A compelling, ingenious, mischievous blend of tragedy, comedy and intrigue' NINA STIBBE.…

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Hardcover. Condición: Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Fine. 1st Edition. A fine UK first edition, first printing hardback - in a fine unclipped dustjacket - All my books are always securely packed with plenty of bubblewrap in professional boxes and promptly dispatched (within 2-3 days) - SIGNED & LINED BY THE AUTHOR - Pictures available upon request. Signed by Author(s). …