Signals of Distress by Jim Crace

Signals of Distress by Jim Crace

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Summary

Set in the early 19th century this novel tells of the effects on a small kelping village when two ships caught in violent storms are forced to discharge their very different cargoes onto their beaches. The way the uninvited guests affect the village is explored.

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Signals of Distress by Jim Crace

Set in the early 19th century this novel tells of the effects on a small kelping village when two ships caught in violent storms are forced to discharge their very different cargoes onto their beaches. The way the uninvited guests affect the village is explored.
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ISBN 13 9780670856961
ISBN 10 0670856967
Title Signals of Distress
Author Jim Crace
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Penguin Books Ltd
Year published 1994-09-01
Number of pages 288
Prizes Winner of Winifred Holtby Memorial Prize 1994, Winner of Winifred Holtby Memorial Award 1994
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.