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Introducing a vicar and his most peculiar cat and dog...All the Reverend Francis Oughterard had ever wanted was some peace and quiet, instead he becomes entangled in a nightmare world of accidental murder, predatory female parishioners, officious policemen and a drunken bishop. As the vicar's life spirals out of control it is his supercilious cat, Maurice, and bone obsessed hound, Bouncer, who save the day. "A Load of Old Bones" is a charming and farcical romp through a 1950's mythical Surrey.
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Suzette A.Hill taught English Literature for many years at Reading College before retiring to Ledbury, Herefordshire. A Load of Old Bones is her first novel.
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Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First thus; First Printing. A most attractive first thus edition in Fine condition in alike dust wrapper. SIGNED and dated by author Suzette A. Hill directly on the title page; A Load of Old Bones takes a nostalgic romp through a mythical 1950s Surrey, where murky deeds and shady characters abound ; 8vo; [8]-207, [208] pages; Signed by Author. Seller Inventory # 25068