Items related to A Very Persistent Illusion
Synopsis
Inventor of the Sorensen-Birtwistle Revised Scale of Girl-Rage, Chris has a beautiful girlfriend (Virginia), two likeable potential parents-in-law (Hugh and Daphne) and a classic sports car with a leather-covered gear stick. Impending matrimony and the car’s leaking roof seem to be the only clouds on the horizon.
But his apparently comfortable world is turned upside down when Hugh dies suddenly and Daphne (after one Irish Cream too many) reveals some shocking information.
Meanwhile . . .
In an inn, in the Danube Valley, in the seventeenth century, a certain cantankerous philosopher seems to have some words of guidance for our modern-day hero. We join Virginia and Chris (and René) as they seek to uncover the truth about Hugh, themselves and the meaning of life. A Very Persistent Illusion is a hilarious, hugely inventive and thought-provoking novel about love, madness and reality.
‘Compelling and clever, I really couldn’t put it down. A deceptively light read. I laughed out loud’ - Alison Joseph, author of the Sister Agnes Mysteries
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
Product Description
Fine, 1st Edition. Very good clean tight sound square, no bookplate, inscriptions or marks of any kind. In fine white lettered black cloth, together with original unclipped dustwrapper in excellent condition.
Review
'Compelling and clever, I really couldn't put it down. A deceptively light read. I laughed out loud'
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherMacmillan New Writing
- Publication date2009
- ISBN 10 0230713297
- ISBN 13 9780230713291
- BindingHardcover
- Edition number1
- Number of pages272
Other Popular Editions of the Same Title
Top Search Results from the AbeBooks Marketplace
Stock Image
A Very Persistent Illusion
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardback. Condition: Good. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine. Seller Inventory # GOR001699152
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
A Very Persistent Illusion
Published by
Pan Macmillan, United Kingdom, London, 2009
ISBN 10: 0230713297
ISBN 13: 9780230713291
Used
Paperback
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Inventor of the Sorensen-Birtwistle Revised Scale of Girl-Rage, Chris has a beautiful girlfriend (Virginia), two likeable potential parents-in-law (Hugh and Daphne) and a classic sports car with a leather-covered gear stick. Impending matrimony and the cars leaking roof seem to be the only clouds on the horizon. But his apparently comfortable world is turned upside down when Hugh dies suddenly and Daphne (after one Irish Cream too many) reveals some shocking information. Meanwhile . . . In an inn, in the Danube Valley, in the seventeenth century, a certain cantankerous philosopher seems to have some words of guidance for our modern-day hero. We join Virginia and Chris (and Rene) as they seek to uncover the truth about Hugh, themselves and the meaning of life. A Very Persistent Illusion is a hilarious, hugely inventive and thought-provoking novel about love, madness and reality. `Compelling and clever, I really couldnt put it down. A deceptively light read. I laughed out loud - Alison Joseph, author of the Sister Agnes Mysteries. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR001271671
Quantity: 3 available
Stock Image
A Very Persistent Illusion
Seller: AwesomeBooks, Wallingford, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. A Very Persistent Illusion 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. Seller Inventory # 7719-9780230713291
Quantity: 2 available
Stock Image
A Very Persistent Illusion
Seller: GF Books, Inc., Hawthorne, CA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Very Good. Book is in Used-VeryGood condition. Pages and cover are clean and intact. Used items may not include supplementary materials such as CDs or access codes. May show signs of minor shelf wear and contain very limited notes and highlighting. 0.79. Seller Inventory # 0230713297-2-3
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
A Very Persistent Illusion
Seller: Bahamut Media, Reading, United Kingdom
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 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. Seller Inventory # 6545-9780230713291
Quantity: 2 available
Stock Image
A Very Persistent Illusion
Seller: Better World Books Ltd, Dunfermline, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. Ships from the UK. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Seller Inventory # 17694298-6
Quantity: 2 available
Seller Image
A Very Persistent Illusion
Published by
Macmillan New Writing, 2009
ISBN 10: 0230713297
ISBN 13: 9780230713291
Used
Hardcover
First Edition
Seller: Jaycey Books, Ruislip, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition 1st Impression. First edition, 1st impression (complete number line). Very good hardback in very good jacket. No inscriptions. Minor wear to jacket. - General information: please email for any more information or condition photos. There may be other minor faults not included here, but this description should include all important points and convey accurately the overall conditon of the book(s). We are happy to give a more detailed description (by volume where applicable) on request. Posted next day (Mon-Fri) from the UK. We normally post by Royal Mail 1st class within the UK, but may use a slower service for books over 1kg or multiple orders or a tracked service for higher value orders. We normally post by Royal Mail Airmail for overseas deliveries, and may request additional postage (at cost) for heavier books or for tracking (buyers always have the option to cancel the order if we do so). Seller Inventory # 005549
Quantity: 1 available
Seller Image
A Very Persistent Illusion
Published by
MacMillan, London, 2009
ISBN 10: 0230713297
ISBN 13: 9780230713291
Used
Hardcover
First Edition
Seller: Raymond Tait, Beccles, SUFFO, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Original Cloth. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Tiny patch of damage to front of boards. Light wear to jacket surface. First printing. Seller Inventory # 004198
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
A Very Persistent Illusion
Published by
Macmillan New Writing, London, 2009
ISBN 10: 0230713297
ISBN 13: 9780230713291
Used
Hardcover
First Edition
Seller: Attic Books, Cheltenham, GLOS, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Publisher's Cloth. Condition: Very Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. - 205 mm. Cloth hardcover. Pp. 262. Minor edge wear to DJ. Overall, VG+ / VG. Seller Inventory # 002299
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
A Very Persistent Illusion (an author signed first printing)
Published by
Macmillan New Writing,uk, 2009
ISBN 10: 0230713297
ISBN 13: 9780230713291
Used
Hardcover
First Edition
Signed
Seller: S.Carter, NEWPORT, United Kingdom
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. uk1st.edition.1st.printing/fine hardback in fine dustrwsapper.signed by the author on the half title page. Signed by Author(s). Seller Inventory # uuuroomftu
Quantity: 1 available