Scobies Riddle (34 results)

paperback. Condition: Good. This is a used book in good condition and may show some signs of use or wear . This is a used book in good condition and may show some signs of use or wear .

Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Condition: Fair. A black comedy, this novel deals with a group of people in the care of Matron Price who has two saints instead of one to decorate her main entrance.

Condition: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Paperback. Condition: Fair. A black comedy, this novel deals with a group of people in the care of Matron Price who has two saints instead of one to decorate her main entrance.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Mr. Scobie's Riddle 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.…

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Condition: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condition: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Paperback. 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. …

MassMarket. Condition: Near Fine. First Edition Thus. Penguin Books / The Literature Board of the Australia Council 1984. First Edition Thus. Mass Market Paperback. 014006656X . First edition thus, This is a copy of the Australian edition but with "First published in the United States of America, 1984" on the copyright page. A typed sticker has been added to the front cover, indicated that this will be a paperback original, and will have different art, and be a slightly larger trim size. Additionally, a corrected [US] ISBN# of 0-14-007490-2 is given, and reviewer Alan Ryan's name has been printed to the right of that. 226 pages. Near Fine or better copy save that the text paper is starting to tan. An interesting edition. See photos 7/6. …

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Paperback. Condition: Fair. A readable copy of the book which may include some defects such as highlighting and notes. Cover and pages may be creased and show discolouration.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

unknown_binding. Condition: Good. Large print edition. Hardcover issued without dust-jacket. Ex-library with usual markings. Text clean and binding solid. Ships from a smoke-free home.

Paperback. Condition: Fair. After an unplanned admission to a nursing home, Mr. Scobie must protect himself and his dreams from the soul-killing proprietress, Matron Price. Playing Brahms and reciting Wordsworth is not enough. Yet his very simple riddle and its ordinary answer may change the institution forever. Can a voice calling for dignity be heard? A satire of great verve and acerbity (New York Times Book Review), comparable to One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest.…

Paperback. Condition: Fair. After an unplanned admission to a nursing home, Mr. Scobie must protect himself and his dreams from the soul-killing proprietress, Matron Price. Playing Brahms and reciting Wordsworth is not enough. Yet his very simple riddle and its ordinary answer may change the institution forever. Can a voice calling for dignity be heard? A satire of great verve and acerbity (New York Times Book Review), comparable to One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest.…

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.…

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. Very Good. Trade Paperback.

Paperback. , . NB: This is a secondhand book in very good condition. See our FAQs for more information. Please note that the jacket image is indicative only. A description of our secondhand books is not always available. Please contact us if you have a question about this title. Author: Elizabeth Jolley Format: Paperback Number of Pages: 240 The book titled Mr. Scobie's Riddle by the author Elizabeth Jolley. This is a secondhand book. Please contact us for more information about this title. Paperback.…

Pictorial Wraps. Condition: Very Good. Reprint. Front cover blurb: "A blistering black comedy in the tradition of One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest". Cover illustration by Pamela Noftsinger. Printed in Great Britain. Very slight shelfwear, former owner's neat ink name to first page, otherwise a very nice clean tight solid softcover copy. 226pp. SB-18.…

Paperback Original. Condition: Fine (rm). First Australian Edition. | Remainder mark else fine -- illus. wraps. Paperback original.

Soft cover. Condition: Fair. IF POSSIBLE,WILL COMBINE BOOKS TO SAVE ON POSTAGE-PAPERBACK EDITION.CREASES TO SPINE AND COVER-SMALL SIZE SOFT COVER-FOXING DUE TO AGE  No internal inscriptions, torn or missing pages.'Startlingly good It divines riddles of mortality' The Age Mr Scobie's arrival at the nursing home of St Christopher and St Jude ??? and descent into the clutches of Matron Hyacinth Price ??? is accidental Adrift in his own memories but preserving a gentle politesse, 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 This bleakly comic investigation of old age, exile and displacement shows Elizabeth Jolley at her finest It is written with wry humour, melancholy and great warmth Winner of The Age Book of the Year 1993.…

Paperback. Mr. Scobie's admission to a nursing home offers a severe challenge to its domineering proprietress, Matron Hyacinth Price. These are USED books. Please only purchase if you are happy with that. Images & Editions We use stock images and database descriptions based on the ISBN. The image shown may NOT be the actual book cover you will receive. Covers, editions, printings, and publishers may differ. If you need a specific cover, edition, or printing, please contact us before purchasing. What "Used" Means Because these books are pre-owned: Colouring books may be coloured in Textbooks may have answers filled in, highlighting, notes, or underlining Workbooks may have writing inside Access codes, download codes, CDs, DVDs, or online content are usually missing or already used Books that originally came with toys, inserts, maps, cards, or bonus items will usually NOT include them Pages may be folded, marked, or show normal signs of use If you are buying a book for anything other than reading (e.g. colouring, study use, collecting, gifts, specific covers, bonus items, or digital access), used books may not be suitable. Condition All books are listed as Used - Good Books are clean and readable but not new Some books may have: Writing, highlighting, or markings Folded pages or minor wear A small warehouse or inventory sticker on the spine Original retailer stickers (we do not remove them) Our Process We purchase books by the pallet and scan thousands at a time. For this reason, we cannot photograph or individually inspect every book. Acknowledgement By purchasing, you acknowledge that: You understand the book is used You accept the condition and limitations described above Stock images and descriptions may not exactly match the item received Thank you for supporting Oak Books and helping give books a second life.…

Large Paper Back. Condition: Very Good. 1st of This Edition. 226 pages. A clean, straight copy. Scan available.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket as Issued. 1st Edition. Very Good Owners Name To The Fep Pp 226.

Paperback. 'Startlingly good. It divines riddles of mortality.' The Age Mr Scobie's arrival at the nursing home of St Christopher and St Jude - and descent into the clutches of Matron Hyacinth Price - is accidental. Adrift in his own memories but preserving a gentle politesse, 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. This bleakly comic investigation of old age, exile and displacement shows Elizabeth Jolley at her finest. It is written with wry humour, melancholy and great warmth. Winner of The Age Book of the Year 1993. 1983, First edition. A very good copy only marked by light age tanning of the pages and a previous owners details on the first page.…

1st ed. Paperback trade, very good condition, pages lightly toned as common, minor edgewear, cover design differs from stock photo. 226 pp. This unusual award-winning Australian novel by Elizabeth Jolley is a satire about nursing homes. Mr Scobie's arrival at the dysfunctional nursing home of St Christopher and St Jude, run erratically by Matron Price, changes lives. A very simple riddle, plus nephew Hartley and a group of nocturnal poker players, ultimately lead to change in the establishment. The author was a former nurse.…

Pictorial Wraps. Condition: Very Good. Reprint. Front cover blurb: "Winner of The Age Book of the Year Award". Cover illustration by John Burge. A Penguin Original. Mass market paperback. Printed in Australia. Very slight shelfwear, former owner's neat ink name to first page, otherwise a very nice clean tight solid softcover copy. 226pp. SB-99.…

paperback. Condition: Good. Ex-library book, usual marking. Clean copy in good condition. Quick dispatch from UK seller.