A compassionate portrait of an elderly - and frustrated - woman adjusting to new town life and finding a new purpose in living. Illness forces Sylvia Calvert to live with her son Harold, a headmaster in Carshall New Town. At first, Sylvia cannot adjust to the jungle of supermarkets, 10-pin bowling alleys and recreation areas; to the committees and purposeful entertaining involved in the creation of a new society. Above all, Sylvia can't understand Harold's odd, thrusting idealism and the strange behaviour of her ...
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A compassionate portrait of an elderly - and frustrated - woman adjusting to new town life and finding a new purpose in living. Illness forces Sylvia Calvert to live with her son Harold, a headmaster in Carshall New Town. At first, Sylvia cannot adjust to the jungle of supermarkets, 10-pin bowling alleys and recreation areas; to the committees and purposeful entertaining involved in the creation of a new society. Above all, Sylvia can't understand Harold's odd, thrusting idealism and the strange behaviour of her grandchildren. But a chance meeting and a family crisis give her the chance to fulfil herself ...
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Add this copy of Late Call to cart. $4.12, good condition, Sold by Yare Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Great Yarmouth, NORFOLK, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1964 by The Book Club.
Add this copy of Late Call to cart. $4.99, good condition, Sold by Brit Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Milton Keynes, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1968 by Penguin Books Ltd.
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Add this copy of Late Call to cart. $6.86, very good condition, Sold by Yare Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Great Yarmouth, NORFOLK, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1964 by The Book Club.
Add this copy of Late Call to cart. $12.43, good condition, Sold by M Godding Books Ltd rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Devizes, WILTS, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1965 by Viking Press.
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Good. Acceptable Jacket. Size: 19 to 25 cm tall, Octavo, (8vo); Ex US Air Force Base copy. Posted within 1 working day. Royal Mail Tracked 24 to UK. Tracked Airmail worldwide. Robust recyclable packaging. Picture is the actual item.
Add this copy of Late Call to cart. $15.91, fair condition, Sold by Anybook rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lincoln, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1968 by Penguin Books.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has soft covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 250grams, ISBN:
Add this copy of Late Call to cart. $16.02, fair condition, Sold by Anybook rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lincoln, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1968 by Penguin Books.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has soft covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 250grams, ISBN:
Add this copy of Late Call to cart. $20.13, very good condition, Sold by Anthony C. Hall rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Isleworth, MIDDX, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1964.
Add this copy of Late Call to cart. $40.58, very good condition, Sold by Halcyon Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from LONDON, LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1964 by Secker & Warburg.
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Very Good jacket. First Edition. First edition 1964, Pages generally clean and bright, Binding firm, Light wear to edges, Dust jacket unclipped. ALL ITEMS ARE SENT BY ROYAL MAIL.
Add this copy of Late Call to cart. $17.00, like new condition, Sold by Abacus Bookshop rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Pittsford, NY, UNITED STATES, published 2008 by Faber & Faber.
Add this copy of Late Call to cart. $17.50, like new condition, Sold by Bruce Davidson Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Arlington, MA, UNITED STATES, published 1964 by Secker & Warburg.
