Truth and Consequences
Author(s): Alison Lurie
SECONDHAND BOOKS | Literary Fiction
After sixteen years of marriage, Jane saw her husband and did not recognise him. Alan has changed as he's injured his back. Jane has to do everything for him. When she longs for escape, her mother accuses her of selfishness. Meanwhile, Henry tends the flame, making certain Delia, his self-centred wife, gets everything. Can the couples swap roles?
2005, First edition, first printing. A fine copy in a very good, unclipped d/w with light sun fading of the spine and a short, repaired tear at the heel of the spine.
Product Information
Highly enjoyable novel - witty and subtle - about natural-born-carers (those with a mission to look after other people) and their relationships with natural-born-egotists (those who demand to be cared for). 20041129
Alison Lurie is a Professor of English at Cornell University. Her non fiction books include studies of folklore and children's literature, and her novels include such favourites as The War Between the Tates, Foreign Affairs, The Truth about Lorin Jones and Last Resort. She divides her time between Ithaca and Florida in the United States and Maida Vale in London.
General Fields
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- : Chatto & Windus
- : Chatto & Windus
- : 0.37
- : 01 October 2005
- : 220mm X mm
- : United Kingdom
- : books
Special Fields
- : 240
- : 813.54
- : Hardback
- : Alison Lurie