The Man in the Wooden Hat"Written from the perspective of Filth's wife, Betty, this is a story which will make the reader weep for the missed opportunities, while laughing aloud for the joy and the wit." "Filth (Failed In London Try Hong Kong) is a successful lawyer when he marries Elisabeth in Hong Kong soon after the War. Reserved, immaculate and courteous, Filth finds it hard to demonstrate his emotions. But Elisabeth is different - a free spirit. She was brought up in the Japanese Internment Camps, which killed both her parents, but left her with a lust for survival and an affinity with the Far East. No wonder she is attracted to Filth's hated rival at the Bar - the brash, forceful Veneering. Veneering has a Chinese wife and an adored son - and no difficulty whatsoever in demonstrating his emotions." --Book Jacket. |
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The Man In The Wooden Hat: From the Orange Prize shortlisted author Jane Gardam Limited preview - 2013 |
The Man In The Wooden Hat: From the Orange Prize shortlisted author Jane Gardam No preview available - 2013 |
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