In the sweet shop Willy Chapman was free, absolved from all responsibility, and he ran his sweet shop like his life - quietly, steadfastly, lovingly. It was a bargain struck between Chapman and his beautiful, depressive wife: she gave him the sweetshop, he gave her peace of mind.
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The first novel from the Booker Prize-winning author of Last Orders and Waterland.
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Softcover. Condition: Very Good. Softcover. 221 pages. *** PUBLISHING DETAILS: Penguin, UK, 1985. *** CONDITION: This book is in very good condition. *** ABOUT THIS BOOK: A novel about a bargain struck between a quiet man who runs a sweet shop and his emotionally damaged wife who has to accept life's deprivations. But it is a bargain that is threatened by their clever, angry and unforgiving daughter. *** Quantity Available: 1. Category: Literature & Literary; ISBN: 0140051619. ISBN/EAN: 9780140051612. Inventory No: 08080409. The photo of this book is of the actual book for sale. Seller Inventory # 08080409
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