Description
Discover the captivating world of Ruth Rendell with 'Piranha To Scurfy And Other Stories', an unabridged audio book available in MP3 format. This exceptional collection showcases Rendell's unparalleled storytelling skills, blending macabre themes with psychological depth. Delve into the title story featuring Ambrose Ribbon, a man whose obsessive and lonely existence revolves around the memories of his mother and the significant book, volume VIII of the Encyclopaedia Britannica, which symbolizes their intricate bond. Each narrative, including 'Computer Seance', 'Fair Exchange', and 'The Professional', is expertly crafted, reflecting Rendell's versatility as a writer, moving beyond her crime fiction roots into a realm of mystery and intrigue. Perfect for fans of psychological thrillers and those looking for an audio experience that provokes thought and emotion. Enjoy the convenience of digital delivery, allowing you to listen anytime, anywhere. This audio book makes an excellent gift for literature lovers and avid readers alike. Remember, this is an AUDIO BOOK - ON MP3. Shipping for this item is FREE, please allow 15 days for shipping. As it is shipped from our Auckland warehouse, there are no unexpected import charges, customs duties, or taxes. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9781489396488. Format: MP3 format. Year: 2017. Publisher: Bolinda/Audible audio.
NOTE: Please note this is an AUDIO BOOK - ON MP3. Shipping for this item is FREE, please allow 15 days for shipping. As its shipped from our Auckland warehouse there is no unexpected import charges, custom duties or taxes
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781489396488
Format: MP3 format
Year: 2017
Publisher: Bolinda/Audible audio
Description:
The title story is about a man whose life, in a sense, is a book. There are shelves in every room, packed with titles which Ambrose Ribbon has checked pedantically for mistakes of grammar and fact. Life for Ribbon, without his mother now, is lonely and obsessive, filled with psychoses and neuroses, with the ever-present possibility of a descent into violent madness. He still keeps his mother's dressing table exactly as she had left it, the wardrobe door always open so that her clothes can be seen inside, and her pink silk nightdress on the bed. There is one book too that he associates particularly with her – volume VIII of the Encyclopaedia Britannica, Piranha to Scurfy. It marked a very significant moment in their relationship ...
In the other stories, Ruth Rendell deals with a variety of themes, some macabre, some vengeful, some mysterious, all precisely observed. They illustrate very atmospherically what range Ruth Rendell has as a writer, expanding beyond her famous sphere of crime writing.
This collection features the stories: 'Piranha to Scurfy', 'Computer Seance', 'Fair Exchange', 'The Wink', 'Catamount', 'Walter's Leg', 'The Professional', 'The Beach Butler', 'The Astronomical Scarf', 'High Mysterious Union' and 'Myth'.
NOTE: Please note this is an AUDIO BOOK - ON MP3. Shipping for this item is FREE, please allow 15 days for shipping. As its shipped from our Auckland warehouse there is no unexpected import charges, custom duties or taxes
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781489396488
Format: MP3 format
Year: 2017
Publisher: Bolinda/Audible audio
Description:
The title story is about a man whose life, in a sense, is a book. There are shelves in every room, packed with titles which Ambrose Ribbon has checked pedantically for mistakes of grammar and fact. Life for Ribbon, without his mother now, is lonely and obsessive, filled with psychoses and neuroses, with the ever-present possibility of a descent into violent madness. He still keeps his mother's dressing table exactly as she had left it, the wardrobe door always open so that her clothes can be seen inside, and her pink silk nightdress on the bed. There is one book too that he associates particularly with her – volume VIII of the Encyclopaedia Britannica, Piranha to Scurfy. It marked a very significant moment in their relationship ...
In the other stories, Ruth Rendell deals with a variety of themes, some macabre, some vengeful, some mysterious, all precisely observed. They illustrate very atmospherically what range Ruth Rendell has as a writer, expanding beyond her famous sphere of crime writing.
This collection features the stories: 'Piranha to Scurfy', 'Computer Seance', 'Fair Exchange', 'The Wink', 'Catamount', 'Walter's Leg', 'The Professional', 'The Beach Butler', 'The Astronomical Scarf', 'High Mysterious Union' and 'Myth'.