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Singing Waters
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New York: Macmillan, 1946 Interesting novel set in Albania in the 1930's.Ann Bridge has written a number of novels set in interesting locations, which she knew well as the wife of a diplomat and which she describes well. Although the social ambiance of her early works (1930's) may reflect the attitudes of that time, those set in later periods display characters with an appalling assumption of social superiority and of patronising condescension that seems totally inappropriate in the modern world, and which make the stories seem rather too dated in style. Hardcover. Book Club (BCE/BOMC). Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. more information
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Singing Waters
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Toronto: Chatto & Windus, 1946 Interesting novel set in Albania in the 1930's. Ann Bridge has written a number of novels set in interesting locations, which she knew well as the wife of a diplomat and which she describes well. Although the social ambiance of her early works (1930's) may reflect the attitudes of that time, those set in later periods display characters with an appalling assumption of social superiority and of patronising condescension that seems totally inappropriate in the modern world, and which make the stories seem rather too dated in style.Hardcover. V.Good/.Good ( dj price clipped, slight chips and tears). 1st Can Ed. Cloth. Very Good/Good with slight chips & Tear. more information
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Singing Waters
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New York: Macmillan, 1946 Interesting novel set in Albania in the 1930's.Ann Bridge has written a number of novels set in interesting locations, which she knew well as the wife of a diplomat and which she describes well. Although the social ambiance of her early works (1930's) may reflect the attitudes of that time, those set in later periods display characters with an appalling assumption of social superiority and of patronising condescension that seems totally inappropriate in the modern world, and which make the stories seem rather too dated in style. Hardcover. Book Club (BCE/BOMC). Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. more information
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Singing Waters
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New York: Macmillan, 1946 Interesting novel set in Albania in the 1930's.Ann Bridge has written a number of novels set in interesting locations, which she knew well as the wife of a diplomat and which she describes well. Although the social ambiance of her early works (1930's) may reflect the attitudes of that time, those set in later periods display characters with an appalling assumption of social superiority and of patronising condescension that seems totally inappropriate in the modern world, and which make the stories seem rather too dated in style. Hardcover. Hard Cover. Very Good/No Jacket. more information
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Singing Waters
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New York: Macmillan, 1946 Interesting novel set in Albania in the 1930's.Ann Bridge has written a number of novels set in interesting locations, which she knew well as the wife of a diplomat and which she describes well. Although the social ambiance of her early works (1930's) may reflect the attitudes of that time, those set in later periods display characters with an appalling assumption of social superiority and of patronising condescension that seems totally inappropriate in the modern world, and which make the stories seem rather too dated in style. Hardcover. Hard Cover. Very Good/No Jacket. more information
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Singing Waters
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New York: Macmillan, 1946 Interesting novel set in Albania in the 1930's.Ann Bridge has written a number of novels set in interesting locations, which she knew well as the wife of a diplomat and which she describes well. Although the social ambiance of her early works (1930's) may reflect the attitudes of that time, those set in later periods display characters with an appalling assumption of social superiority and of patronising condescension that seems totally inappropriate in the modern world, and which make the stories seem rather too dated in style. Hardcover. Hard Cover. Very Good/No Jacket. more information
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Singing Waters
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New York: Macmillan, 1946 Interesting novel set in Albania in the 1930's.Ann Bridge has written a number of novels set in interesting locations, which she knew well as the wife of a diplomat and which she describes well. Although the social ambiance of her early works (1930's) may reflect the attitudes of that time, those set in later periods display characters with an appalling assumption of social superiority and of patronising condescension that seems totally inappropriate in the modern world, and which make the stories seem rather too dated in style. Hardcover. Hard Cover. Very Good/No Jacket. more information
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Singing Waters
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Toronto: Chatto & Windus, 1946 Interesting novel set in Albania in the 1930's. Ann Bridge has written a number of novels set in interesting locations, which she knew well as the wife of a diplomat and which she describes well. Although the social ambiance of her early works (1930's) may reflect the attitudes of that time, those set in later periods display characters with an appalling assumption of social superiority and of patronising condescension that seems totally inappropriate in the modern world, and which make the stories seem rather too dated in style.Hardcover. V.Good/.Good ( dj price clipped, slight chips and tears). 1st Can Ed. Cloth. Very Good/Good with slight chips & Tear. more information
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South to Destiny
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New York: Harcourt,Brace,Jovanovich, 1983 Volume IV in the series "This Land,This Time" Describes thr appalling retreat of the Serbian Army through Albania during World War I. . Signed by Author. First Pbk.Ed.. Soft Cover. Very Good. Illus. by Translated from the Serbo-Croatian by Muriel. more information
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White Eagles Over Serbia
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London: Faber & Faber, 1957 Classic story of espionage,trout fishing and adventure in Serbia just after WW II. (usual library marks). 1st UK Edition. Hard Cover. Good/No Jacket. Ex-Library. more information
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White Eagles Over Serbia
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London: Faber & Faber, 1957 Classic story of espionage,trout fishing and adventure in Serbia just after WW II. (usual library marks). 1st UK Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. Ex-Library. more information
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White Eagles Over Serbia
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London: Penguin/Peacock, 1980 Classic story of espionage (trout fishing) and adventure in Serbia just after WW II. . Reprint. Pbk. Very Good. more information
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White Eagles Over Serbia
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London: Chatto & Windus, 1961 Abridged version (for schools) of this classic story of espionage (trout fishing) and adventure in Serbia just after WW II. 166p. Previous owner;s names on ffep.. Reprint. Hard Cover. Very Good/No Jacket. Ex-Library. more information
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Montenegro : A Novel
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New York: Berkley, 1997 1908 in Montenegro....."A dashing novel set in the rocky heart of the Balkans at the turn of the century,but with emotions and political fervor that uncannily foreshadow the present day Bosnia ...". Pbk. Very Good. more information
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Montenegro : A Novel
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New York: Berkley, 1997 1908 in Montenegro....."A dashing novel set in the rocky heart of the Balkans at the turn of the century,but with emotions and political fervor that uncannily foreshadow the present day Bosnia ...". Pbk. Very Good. more information
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Landscape Painted with Tea
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New York: A.A.Knopf, 1990 " A tale of mysterious quest that is part modern Odyssey and part detective crossword, with whole chapters that form actual clues 'across' and 'down.'. A man begins his search for his father who disappeared during World War II in Greece" Set in Serbia, Mount Athos and Greece, Dj slightly scuffed, price clipped. 1st.US Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good, Price Clipped. Illus. by Trans. Christina Pribicevic-Zoric. more information
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Scouting the Balkans in a Motor Boat Or, an Escape From the Dardanelles
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Chicago: M.A.Donahue & Company, 1915 Paper is age tanned, but otherwise clean and undamaged, hinges starting, corners bumped and some wear to binding, especially to foot of spine. 258p.. Reprint. Decorative Cloth. Good/No Jacket. more information
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