Dirk Bogarde's new novel is about an upper-class family in Sussex who have gathered for the death of their beloved Nanny. Quite unexpectedly she denounces the most adored of her charges,Rufus,as "tainted" and his father as "wicked". Thus begins the demolition of a once-proud house... "A black comedy which Bogarde handles with style and wit... enormously enjoyable and, as ever,totally engrossing" - SUNDAY TELEGRAPH "An enjoyable read" - Isabel Colegate, DAILY TELEGRAPH "Starts as a portrait of toffs behaving badly and develops into a hard-hitting satire" - MAIL ON SUNDAY
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Dirk Bogarde received a knighthood in 1992.
He starred in more than 60 films, but recently has become equally famous for his writing: he is the author of seven volumes of autobiography, most recently A SHORT WALK FROM HARRODS and CLEARED FOR TAKE-OFF, and six novels, most recently A PERIOD OF ADJUSTMENT. All are in Penguin. He lives in Chelsea,London.
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Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Closing Ranks 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. Artikel-Nr. 7719-9780140264098
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Zustand: Como nuevo. : En 'Closing Ranks', Dirk Bogarde nos presenta a la familia Grayle, quienes se han mantenido en su finca de Hartleap desde tiempos inmemoriales. La historia comienza cuando la querida niñera de la familia, Nanny Grayle, está en su lecho de muerte. En un momento de lucidez, revela secretos impactantes sobre Rufus, su pupilo más adorado, y sobre el padre de este, Beau Grayle, un héroe de guerra reverenciado. Estas revelaciones desatan una serie de eventos que amenazan con desmoronar la estructura familiar y su legado. A medida que la verdad sale a la luz, la familia lucha desesperadamente por mantener su unidad y proteger su forma de vida. EAN: 9780140264098 Tipo: Libros Categoría: Literatura y Ficción Título: Closing Ranks Autor: Dirk Bogarde Editorial: Penguin Idioma: en Páginas: 288 Formato: tapa blanda. Artikel-Nr. Happ-2024-09-13-dceb5fc8
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Paperback. Zustand: Good. 288 pages. spine faded, text lightly tannedFirst published in 1997, this is a story about the Grayles. They have been at Hartleap since Canute. They know this and are proud of the fact. Now they stand round the bed of the very last of their nannies, who is quietly slipping away.<. Artikel-Nr. 5928ae
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Soft cover. Zustand: Good. 1st Penguin Edition. The Gayes have been at Hartleap for centuries and are a proud and ancient family. It comes as something of a shock, therefore, when Nanny Grayle, who has tended generations of Grayle children, makes some startling revelations on her deathbed. 282 pp. Smalll crease to corner front cover. Artikel-Nr. 032278
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