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Victoria Line/Central Line (Paperback)

by Maeve Binchy (Author)
4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

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  • Paperback: 320 pages
  • Publisher: Coronet Books; New edition edition (1 Jan 1987)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0340407344
  • ISBN-13: 978-0340407349
  • Product Dimensions: 17.3 x 10.9 x 2.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 749,855 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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A vintage collection of short stories from the bestselling author of Light a Penny Candle and Circle of Friends --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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At Notting Hill, a mysterious secretary harbours a secret on her journey to work; at Highbury and Islington, a young man has a sudden change of heart; while at Holborn, a disastrous reunion is about to take place…

From Green Park to Brixton, Shepherd’s Bush to Chancery Lane, the nameless faces travelling on the Tube each have their own tales to tell. In this vintage collection of stories, Maeve Binchy brings this cross-section of London society vividly to life with her unforgettable humour and compassion.

‘Reading these tales is like listening to someone talking: someone you very much want to hear’
Sunday Telegraph

‘An adept storyteller with a sharp eye or social nuances and a pleasing
affection for her characters’
Sunday Times

‘Full of warmth and pure delight’
Woman & Home --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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22 of 24 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A truly excellent collection, 23 Sep 1999
This review is from: Victoria Line, Central Line (Paperback)
I have just bought a new edition of this book, having read (and shared) my first copy to pieces!

Without any doubt at all, this is the finest collection of 'modern' short stories I have ever read. Each story, like each of the succinctly described characters, is astonishing in a different way.

If you have ever wondered what people are REALLY like beneath the surface, in this book Maeve Binchy finds out for you. The changing faces of people within the fixedness of place is the theme of each story. No-one is who he/she appear to be and the surprises are endless.

Even if you have never buy another short-story collection. buy this one.

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16 of 18 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A book for those on the run, 11 Oct 2002
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What a great book for those people who don't have time or just don't get the chance to read a whole book, this is ideal a collection of short stories.featuring tube stations and people who live or work there. Makes you wonder about the people you see everyday.Delightfully witty and thoughtfully I have to admit one of the first books Read by this author and from then on wanted more.There is something very real about the people told about and you get the feel for them. a Must for all.In fact felt so good about this book got a friend to buy it and if they did not like it promised them the money back, the friend loved this book and bought me the new book by this author. Happy Reading
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5 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful collection of short stories, 27 Jun 2003
This review is from: Victoria Line, Central Line (Paperback)
Each one of these gems is better than the rest. Binchy is a true story teller. Not only will she have you hooked, she'll have all your friends and family hooked too. Her quirky, well-written stories are having a long, overdue chat with a good friend. Classic.
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As with all her books, Maeve Binchy's 'Victoria Line' is comfortable reading. Got twenty minutes? A cup of tea and Maeve Binchy's short stories...... bliss!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great as always Maeve
As with all Maeve Binchy Books this was great. I recommend it to anyone that has read and enjoyed Maeve's books before. Read more
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