Nicola Barker

Burley Cross Postbox Theft

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ISBN 13:: 9780007356287
author:: Nicola Barker
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Fourth Estate
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2011
Pages:: 352
Dimensions:: 19.8 x 13 x 2.8 cm
Genre:: Fiction, Contemporary Fiction,
Condition:: New
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A comic epistolary novel of startling originality and wit from Man Booker Prize shortlisted author Nicola Barker. PC Roger Topping's job takes an unusual turn when he retrieves 27 undelivered letters from a back alley in Skipton, plunging the quaint village into turmoil. As Topping investigates the curtain-twitching lives of Burley Cross residents, he uncovers a dark underbelly and reveals a hitherto unknown strength of character. The denizens of Burley Cross inhabit a world of epic pettiness, where secrets are currency. Barker's novel is a work of immense comic range, with mischievous moments that evoke the wit of Alan Bennett. With its unique blend of satire and coming-of-age themes, this novel is an irresistible read for those who enjoy witty, character-driven fiction.

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