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Books People Discard by Ashton-Jones, Nick, author is a work of fiction available to read on EtoBox.
What is Books People Discard about?
This evocative story follows the stripping away, layer by layer, of the facade of a seemingly perfect marriage. David and Sally appear to be an ideally matched couple. David's work has taken them to the South Pacific nation of New Sudan where they lead a self-indulgent colonial life whilst waiting for David's promotion which will return them to London. Away from home, however, they abandon common sense to explore their individual sexuality in a way which has consequences for the rest of their lives. They return to London bringing with them the mixed-race child whom they have apparently adopted. More children follow and the Pryce-Williams appear to be the ideal family leading a charmed life in affluent southwest London. But with the past refusing to remain in the past the fragile structure is brutally blown apart with heart-breaking consequences for the next generation. This powerful narrative describes how actions taken by individuals, enthralled by self-fulfilment, can have far-reaching effects on those apparently closest to them.
Who reads Books People Discard?
It is typically read by readers looking for immersive, entertainment-first reading.
Common subject areas: fiction, literature, genre fiction.
- Author
- Ashton-Jones, Nick, author
- Publisher
- London: Austin Macauley Publishers Ltd
- Published
- 2014
- Language
- EN
- ISBN
- 9781849634267
- Category
- work of fiction
- Subjects
- Literary Fiction, Fiction, Humanities
- Rating
- 5 / 5 (2 ratings)
- Updated
- 2026-03-13
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