Graham Swift
Language
English
Description
The story takes place on Mother's Day in 1924. Fir Mr. and Mrs. Evan give their housekeeper, Jane Fairchild (Odessa Young), the day off, as the couple are set to go to their neighbor's house to celebrate his engagement. The truth is Jane and the neighbor, Paul, have been having an affair for many years.
10) Waterland
Pub. Date
[2006]
Language
English
Description
"[D]isillusioned history professor, Tom Crick, ... in an age of cynicism and despair, inspires his students to embrace the past and discover the marvels and mysteries of life. Through a series of extraordinary stories, he takes them on an unforgettable journey into the past that changes their lives forever."--Container.
11) Last orders
Pub. Date
[2002]
Edition
Widescreen version.
Language
English
Description
Follows the lives of four men, covering nearly a half-century of these South London buddies lives, from their adopted pub to Margate Pier. Through a series of flashbacks, they take you on a journey of a lifetime. Along with them are the ashes of Jack, their larger-than-life friend, whose deathbed request sends them on their way.
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