Set on Edge (Abacus Books)

Bernice Rubens

ISBN 10: 034910106X ISBN 13: 9780349101064
Published by Abacus, 1989
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'I'll see to myself when the others are seen to' is what Gladys used to say. The martyr of the family, she brought up her four younger siblings- with a little help from their mother. And then, one by one, Miriam, Brina, Benny and Sol flew the family coop to find partners of their own. They tried and failed, to find one for Gladys. Even Gladys herself cast around for the temptation she hoped to fall prey to. And suddenly, at the age of sixty, Gladys became a bride. The result was apalling...

About the Author: Bernice Rubens was born in Wales. Her novels include the Booker-Prize winning THE ELECTED MEMBER and A FIVE YEAR SENTENCE, which was shortlisted for the same award.

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Title: Set on Edge (Abacus Books)
Publisher: Abacus
Publication Date: 1989
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