Items related to The Waiting Game
At "The Hollyhocks" old people's home, the inhabitants are "waiting for the scythe." As they do, Lady Celia runs a blackmail business on the side, Mr. Cross keeps a tally of residents' deaths, and Mrs. Bellamy decides she can't take it any more and slits her throat. Meanwhile, two newcomers also cause disturbance, as hidden pasts, unusual sexual preferences, and wickedly dark humor are mixed to delicious effect.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
About the Author:
Bernice Rubens was born in Wales & later read English at the University of Wales. In 1970 she won the Booker Prize for THE ELECTED MEMBER. A FIVE YEAR SENTENCE was also nominated for the award. 2 books have been filmed, I SENT A LETTER TO MY LOVE and MADAME SOUSATZKA, & MR WAKEFIELD'S CRUSADE was made into a TV series.
From AudioFile:
What a pleasure to discover a new narratorŠespecially femaleŠwho has a speaking voice as eloquent as those of Nadia May and Davina Porter! Miriam Margolyes reveals clearly why she is such a respected actress as she chronicles here the poignant day-to-day lives of aging residents in a British retirement home. Her inspiring narration gives each of the "guests" a distinctive voice as they discuss their horoscopes at the breakfast table or exchange symptoms over their coffee cups in the lounge. As we hear them talking on tape after tape, we come to feel almost as if they are old family friends ... until, that is, they are no longer around to play "the waiting game." J.C. (c)AudioFile, Portland, Maine
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherLittle, Brown Book Group
- Publication date1998
- ISBN 10 0349109028
- ISBN 13 9780349109022
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages256
- Rating
Buy New
Learn more about this copy
US$ 21.97
Shipping:
US$ 12.74
From United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Top Search Results from the AbeBooks Marketplace
Stock Image
The Waiting Game
Published by
Little Brown Uk
(1998)
ISBN 10: 0349109028
ISBN 13: 9780349109022
New
Paperback
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 249 pages. 7.75x5.00x0.75 inches. In Stock. Seller Inventory # zk0349109028
Buy New
US$ 21.97
Convert currency
Stock Image
The Waiting Game
Published by
Little, Brown Book Group
(1998)
ISBN 10: 0349109028
ISBN 13: 9780349109022
New
Softcover
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: new. Seller Inventory # FrontCover0349109028
Buy New
US$ 33.99
Convert currency
Stock Image
The Waiting Game
Published by
Little, Brown Book Group
(1998)
ISBN 10: 0349109028
ISBN 13: 9780349109022
New
Paperback
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Paperback. Condition: new. New Copy. Customer Service Guaranteed. Seller Inventory # think0349109028
Buy New
US$ 52.32
Convert currency
Stock Image
The Waiting Game
Published by
Little, Brown Book Group
(1998)
ISBN 10: 0349109028
ISBN 13: 9780349109022
New
Paperback
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Paperback. Condition: new. New. Fast Shipping and good customer service. Seller Inventory # Holz_New_0349109028
Buy New
US$ 52.78
Convert currency
Stock Image
The Waiting Game
Published by
Little, Brown Book Group
(1998)
ISBN 10: 0349109028
ISBN 13: 9780349109022
New
Paperback
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Paperback. Condition: new. New. Seller Inventory # Wizard0349109028
Buy New
US$ 55.02
Convert currency
Stock Image
The Waiting Game
Published by
Little, Brown Book Group
(1998)
ISBN 10: 0349109028
ISBN 13: 9780349109022
New
Paperback
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Paperback. Condition: new. Brand New Copy. Seller Inventory # BBB_new0349109028
Buy New
US$ 55.89
Convert currency
Stock Image
The Waiting Game
Published by
Little, Brown Book Group
(1998)
ISBN 10: 0349109028
ISBN 13: 9780349109022
New
Paperback
Quantity: 2
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Paperback. Condition: New. Brand New!. Seller Inventory # VIB0349109028
Buy New
US$ 60.77
Convert currency
Stock Image
THE WAITING GAME
Published by
Little, Brown Book Group
(1998)
ISBN 10: 0349109028
ISBN 13: 9780349109022
New
Softcover
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! 0.43. Seller Inventory # Q-0349109028
Buy New
US$ 96.59
Convert currency