The Observations

Author: Jane Harris

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Price : 27.99 NZD
ISBN : 9780571223367
Publisher : Faber & Faber, Limited
Imprint : Faber & Faber, Limited
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Weight (g) : 0.428
Publication date : 01 February 2007
Dimensions : 198mm X 129mm
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Availability date : 01 March 2011
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Author : Jane Harris
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Language : English
Dewey classification : 823/.92
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Description

In an attempt to escape her not-so-innocent past in Glasgow, Bessy takes a job as a maid. Her "missus" demands Bessy keep a journal of her thoughts in this powerful story of secrets and suspicions, hidden histories, and mysterious disappearances.

Awards

Shortlisted for British Book Awards: Newcomer of the Year 2007 and Orange Broadband Prize for Fiction 2007.

Reviews

'Funny and original.' Peter Parker, Sunday Times 'Recounted in gutsy, vibrant prose, this is guaranteed to keep you gripped.' Eve Magazine

Author description

Jane Harris was born in Belfast and brought up in Glasgow. Her short stories have appeared in a wide variety of anthologies and she has also written several award-winning short films. She lives in London with her husband Tom.

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