Julian Mitchell's fifth novel, first published in 1966, is the story of Martin Bannister, whose lonely bachelor life in Manhattan is transformed by a meeting with desirable redhead Henrietta Grigson and her husband Freddy, with whom he embarks on a heady social whirl. But Martin has a surprise in store - a plot twist the real-life inspiration for which Julian Mitchell divulges in his new preface to this Faber Finds edition. 'A comedy that is delightfully human, played by characters who have the edgy vitality of real life.' ...
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Julian Mitchell's fifth novel, first published in 1966, is the story of Martin Bannister, whose lonely bachelor life in Manhattan is transformed by a meeting with desirable redhead Henrietta Grigson and her husband Freddy, with whom he embarks on a heady social whirl. But Martin has a surprise in store - a plot twist the real-life inspiration for which Julian Mitchell divulges in his new preface to this Faber Finds edition. 'A comedy that is delightfully human, played by characters who have the edgy vitality of real life.' Evening Standard 'Mitchell is a writer of the most supple technical accomplishment.' Telegraph 'Ingeniously constructed and excellently written.' Listener
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Add this copy of A Circle of Friends to cart. $11.00, very good condition, Sold by Singing Saw Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Portland, OR, UNITED STATES, published 1967 by McGraw-Hill.
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Very Good. FIRST US EDITION. New York: McGraw-Hill, 1966. Fine hardcover in Very Good+ dust jacket. Jacket creased and rubbed, price intact. Nice condition overall.
Add this copy of A Circle of Friends to cart. $14.31, very good condition, Sold by John C. Newland rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Cheltenham, Glos., UNITED KINGDOM, published 1966 by Constable.
Add this copy of A Circle of Friends to cart. $25.00, very good condition, Sold by My Book Heaven rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Alameda, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1966 by McGraw Hill.
Add this copy of A Circle of Friends to cart. $57.28, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2013 by Faber and Faber.
Add this copy of A Circle of Friends to cart. $75.00, good condition, Sold by Fables Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Goshen, IN, UNITED STATES, published 1967 by McGraw-Hill.
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Good. Some shelf storage or usage wear present. The binding is tight and all pages are present. Includes dustjacket. The pages appear unmarked. Pictures available upon request. Individually inspected by Shadow. Thanks for supporting an independent bookseller!
