Book by Thubron Colin
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"He writes with impressive directness and simplicity at moments of passion-One is aware of the compassionate intelligence that is discreetly but continuously at work in this book" (Sebastian Faulks Independent)
"'Colin Thubron's voice is unique'" (Anita Brookner Spectator)
"Impeccably crafted and beautifully written-many books which are highly enjoyable in the reading leave no imprint on the imagination. This one does" (P. D. James Daily Telegraph)
"Mark Swabey, a provincial journalist, is serving a prison sentence in connection with the death of Clara the Swallow, a circus acrobat with whom he fell in love. And the grief-stricken Swabey looks back on their brief affair, the exact nature of his responsibility for Clara's death is movingly revealed-every sentence is informed by the most intense anguish'" (Michael Dibdin Observer)
"Thubron weaves a skilful, poignant story of love and loss, and also reinvents the myth of the Fall-This novel is above all celebratory. It trumpets the right to walk out on the high wire, to love dangerously and hopelessly - even if death (real or metaphorical) is the price" (Bel Mooney Sunday Times)
From the crowd below a journalist watches, as a circus girl performs her strangely daring trapeze act, and is captivated by her beauty, outrageous costumes and exotic make-up in such a way that he finds himself falling helplessly in love with her. But it is from a prison cell that the journalist remembers what happened - a prison like a microcosm of the world outside, where there are those who risk, and those who are self-incarcerated. Exploring the courage to aim beyond human limitation, Falling is an intensely moving story of love and loss.
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Vendeur : Wonder Book, Frederick, MD, Etats-Unis
Etat : Very Good. Very Good condition. Very Good dust jacket. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp. N° de réf. du vendeur V02J-00711
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Vendeur : RiLaoghaire, Knoxville, TN, Etats-Unis
Hardcover. Etat : Good. Etat de la jaquette : Good. 1st Edition. 151 numbered pages; ex-library with pocket, clear cover, and usual library markings and etc.; first free page has been removed; minor wear to cover, dustjacket, and clear cover over dj; med rub to clear cover; a few minor scratches/ dings to clear cover; weighs 12 ounces; measures 8.5 by 5.6 by .65 inches; first listed 1/26/19. N° de réf. du vendeur 13277
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Vendeur : ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, Etats-Unis
Hardcover. Etat : Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.7. N° de réf. du vendeur G0871134276I5N00
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Vendeur : Better World Books: West, Reno, NV, Etats-Unis
Etat : Very Good. 1ST. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects. N° de réf. du vendeur 9768880-75
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Vendeur : Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, Etats-Unis
Etat : Very Good. 1ST. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects. N° de réf. du vendeur 9768880-75
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Vendeur : Glands of Destiny First Edition Books, Sedro Woolley, WA, Etats-Unis
Hardcover. Etat : Like New. First Edition, First Printing. NEAR FINE+ hardcover book in FINE dust-jacket. F.O. inked stamp on front end paper. NOT price-clipped. REMAINDER. NOT faded. NOT a b/c. NOT an XL. All of our dust-jackets are shipped in fresh, archival-safe mylar protective book jacket covers. N° de réf. du vendeur SKU1000638
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Vendeur : Robinson Street Books, IOBA, Binghamton, NY, Etats-Unis
Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. Prompt shipment, with tracking. we ship in CLEAN SECURE BOXES NEW BOXES Very good in Very good dust jacket. First American Edition. N° de réf. du vendeur bing7606572
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Vendeur : Glands of Destiny First Edition Books, Sedro Woolley, WA, Etats-Unis
Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. First Edition, First Printing. FINE- hardcover book in FINE- dust-jacket. NOT marked. NOT price-clipped. NOT remaindered. NOT faded. NOT book club edition. NOT ex-library. Copy has some light soiling on outer edge of pages. All of our dust-jackets are shipped in fresh, archival-safe mylar protective book jacket covers. N° de réf. du vendeur SKU1001718
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Vendeur : Avenue Victor Hugo Books, Newmarket, NH, Etats-Unis
Hardcover. Etat : Near Fine / Near Fine. First Edition. Octavo, 8 1/2" tall, 152 pages. A near fine, clean, neat hard cover with light shelf wear, hinges and binding tight, paper cream white with light foxing to top fore-edge. In a fine, clean, slightly worn dust jacket, with the original price. N° de réf. du vendeur 14598
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Vendeur : beat book shop, Boulder, CO, Etats-Unis
Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. Etat de la jaquette : Very Good. First Printing. N° de réf. du vendeur 105553
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