Mr Scobie arrives at the Nursing Home of St Christopher and St Jude by accident and unwittingly into the clutches of Matron Hyacinth Price, a woman of questionable practices. But Mr Scobie has some recourse - along with his very simple riddle, his nephew Hartley and a group of nocturnal poker players - the foundations of Matron Prices' establishment are rocked forever.
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Elizabeth Jolley was born in England and moved to Western Australia in 1959.
She is acclaimed as one of Australia's leading writers having published ten novels, three collections of short fiction, poetry and plays.
She has won many awards including the Age Book of the Year for MR SCOBIE'S RIDDLE in 1994.
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Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. 7th Printing. **Bundle Up & Save On Postage** Soft cover, pages lightly tanned, remainder mark bottom edge, otherwise without flaw. 5 X 7.75" 226 pages. Mr. Scobie's arrival at the nursing home of St Christopher and St Jude - and into the clutches of Matron Hyacinth Price - is accidental. Self-educated and still preserving the gift of idyllic memory and wish, Mr Scobie stands apart from the others. For long-term resident and eccentric, Miss Hailey, he represents a kindred spirit; for Matron Price - a lady of questionable practices - the latest victim. Seller Inventory # 580142