- Hardcover: 384 pages
- Publisher: Little, Brown; First Edition edition (3 July 1997)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0316642800
- ISBN-13: 978-0316642804
- Product Dimensions: 22.8 x 14.8 x 3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 3,704,161 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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** 'Ewing . weaves a plot as complex as Fair-Isle knitting, darting teasingly between past and present, and fastens off all the threads so that the pattern is satisfyingly complete' DAILY TELEGRAPH ** 'This enjoyable book combines elements of courtroom drama and comedy of manners, as well as sharp insights into the harsher realities of theatrical life' THE TIMES ** 'Brilliant writing . a fascinating novel' PRUNELLA SCALES ** 'A colourful and gripping read' MAUREEN LIPMAN
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'This enjoyable book combines elements of courtroom drama and comedy of manners...'
--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
And so Barbara Ewing was..... and you can tell. She has every character to a tee. As an ex-actress myself I found myself laughing and crying at all the foibles, insecurities and `luvvie' speak of her wonderful characters.
After reading Ewings latest novel The Trespass I wanted to read more of her work and chose this one - what a great choice. Not only are the characters real but the plot is intricately woven keeping you on the edge of your seat right till the last page. She really is very clever at it!
This novel takes us away from todays TV celebrity and reality stars to a time when actors had to work their nuts off for any recognition - the days of repertory theatre, proper auditions, and little money for the majority. You are only as good as your last part!!!!
Don't miss this unputdownable read!
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
After a slow start this book was well worth keeping with it. the first half of the book introduces the characters - quite a lot of them! and deals with what they are doing how they met etc. The second half is completely intriging and keeps you gripped, not wanting to put the book down. Also the plot twists and turns like you wouldn't expect. A truly great read, my first Barbara Ewing read, I will definately try another!
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This unforgettable bitter-sweet story of a group of 50-something actors & actresses who meet for an annual reunion is a truly great read. The characters are so human, so real that when I finished the book, it was like having to say goodbye to old friends. The writer skillfully darts from past to present, keeping the reader guessing as the plot thickens. Anyone who, like me, was very young in the 1960's and has been a member of the acting profession - albeit briefly - will find this book particularly moving. Thank you, Ms. Ewing, for this wonderful, wonderful story.
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For all Barbara Ewing fans
I love a good book that you just cannot put down and Ms Ewings novels always fall into that category. I always eagerly await her next great read
Published 12 months ago by Leon's Nanna
WHAT A DISAPPOINTMENT!
I had read "A Dangerous Vine" by Barbara Ewing, and enjoyed it greatly, so I ordered "The Actresses" and I was so disappointed! Read more
Published on 1 Feb 2000
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