Join Amazon Prime and get unlimited Free One-Day Delivery. Already a member? Sign in.

 

or
Sign in to turn on 1-Click ordering.
 
   
More Buying Choices
9 used & new from £2.25
Have one to sell? Sell yours here
 
   
Telling Liddy (Isis Large Print Fiction)
  
Publisher: learn how customers can search inside this book.

Telling Liddy (Isis Large Print Fiction) [Large Print] (Hardcover)

by Anne Fine (Author)
4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
Price: £19.95 & this item Delivered FREE in the UK with Super Saver Delivery. See details and conditions
o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o
Temporarily out of stock.
Order now and we'll deliver when available. We'll e-mail you with an estimated delivery date as soon as we have more information. Your account will only be charged when we ship the item.
Dispatched from and sold by Amazon.co.uk. Gift-wrap available.

3 new from £19.95 6 used from £2.25
Other Editions: RRP: Our Price: Other Offers:
Hardcover (First Edition) 38 used & new from £0.01
Paperback (New edition) 40 used & new from £0.01
Audio Cassette (Audiobook,Unabridged) £28.95 £28.95 8 used & new from £6.99

Frequently Bought Together

Telling Liddy (Isis Large Print Fiction) + Raking the Ashes + In Cold Domain
Price For All Three: £31.83

Some of these items ship sooner than the others. Show details

  • This item: Telling Liddy (Isis Large Print Fiction) by Anne Fine

    Temporarily out of stock.
    Order now and we'll deliver when available. We'll e-mail you with an estimated delivery date as soon as we have more information. Your account will only be charged when we ship the item.
    Dispatched from and sold by Amazon.co.uk.
    This item Delivered FREE in the UK with Super Saver Delivery. See details and conditions

  • Raking the Ashes by Anne Fine

    Usually dispatched within 6 to 9 days.
    Dispatched from and sold by Amazon.co.uk.
    This item Delivered FREE in the UK with Super Saver Delivery. See details and conditions

  • In Cold Domain by Anne Fine

    In stock.
    Dispatched from and sold by Amazon.co.uk.
    This item Delivered FREE in the UK with Super Saver Delivery. See details and conditions

Customers Who Bought This Item Also Bought

Raking the Ashes

Raking the Ashes

by Anne Fine
4.0 out of 5 stars (1)  £6.39
In Cold Domain

In Cold Domain

by Anne Fine
3.5 out of 5 stars (2)  £5.49
Fly in the Ointment

Fly in the Ointment

by Anne Fine
5.0 out of 5 stars (2)  £5.99
The Killjoy

The Killjoy

by Anne Fine
3.2 out of 5 stars (4)  £5.49
Taking the Devil's Advice

Taking the Devil's Advice

by Anne Fine
3.5 out of 5 stars (2)  £7.59
› Explore similar items

Product details

  • Hardcover: 207 pages
  • Publisher: ISIS Large Print Books; Large Print edition edition (Aug 1998)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0753159147
  • ISBN-13: 978-0753159149
  • Product Dimensions: 23.6 x 15.7 x 2.3 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 3,742,252 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

    •  Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?

Product Description

Product Description
The Palmer sisters are close. They see each other often, for shopping trips and casual suppers. They care for one another's children and houses and pets through holidays and emergencies. They phone one another ceaselessly. And there are never any secrets. Not until now. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

From the Back Cover
The Palmer sisters are close. They see each other often, they care for one another's children and houses and pets. They lend each other books, spare heaters and clothes for special occasions. Their phones ring in a ceaseless chat about in-laws and job plans and anxieties and triumphs. They never keep any secrets from each other - until now.

Stella tells Bridie a rumour she's heard about Liddy's new boyfriend. Bridie is shocked, and discusses it with Heather. But should they tell Liddy, and risk ruining her new-found happiness? Bridie persuades her sisters that they should, but when Liddy reacts badly, the other two backslide and Bridie becomes the outcast, bereft of the sisterly support system on which she has based her whole life. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

See all Product Description

Suggested Tags from Similar Products

 (What's this?)
Be the first one to add a relevant tag (keyword that's strongly related to this product)
Check a corresponding box or enter your own tags in the field below
(1)

Your tags: Add your first tag
 
See most popular tags

What Do Customers Ultimately Buy After Viewing This Item?

Telling Liddy (Isis Large Print Fiction)
59% buy the item featured on this page:
Telling Liddy (Isis Large Print Fiction) 4.2 out of 5 stars (4)
£19.95
Fly in the Ointment
15% buy
Fly in the Ointment 5.0 out of 5 stars (2)
£5.99
Raking the Ashes
11% buy
Raking the Ashes 4.0 out of 5 stars (1)
£6.39
In Cold Domain
8% buy
In Cold Domain 3.5 out of 5 stars (2)
£5.49
Explore similar items
 

Customer Reviews

4 Reviews
5 star:
 (2)
4 star:
 (1)
3 star:
 (1)
2 star:    (0)
1 star:    (0)
 
 
 
 
 
Average Customer Review
4.2 out of 5 stars (4 customer reviews)
 
 
 
 
Share your thoughts with other customers:
Most Helpful Customer Reviews

 
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Well written and intriguing, 21 Mar 2006
By A Customer
This review is from: Telling Liddy (Paperback)
For someone who read Anne Fine's children's books when I was younger, this book wasn't what I expected at all. It didn't just seem like a book wirtten for a different audience- it also seemed like a book written by a different person. The style of writing is so mature and enticing that it's hard not to like.

The portrayal of the relationship between sisters is spot on, while the characters, although not entirely likeable, are extremely believable. Anne Fine writes about betrayal within families, and the way in which Bridie is shunned out by her three sisters is so realistic that it's frightening.

My only criticims would be that it didn't go any further- there were the makings of a brilliant book and the events which occurred in it just seemed to be a bit too understated and cautious. Perhaps that was Anne Fine's intention; I just felt it didn't give enough.

That said, it ended brilliantly, avoiding the predictable outcome and another boring 'happy ever after'.

Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)



 
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Poignant , funny and oh so familiar ., 2 Jan 2002
By A Customer
This review is from: Telling Liddy (Paperback)
This book is one of the most pertinent observations of "close" sibling relationships that i have ever read. The characters are 3 dimensional and in turn make you feel affectionate , exasperated , exhilarated and downright angry at their pointed human foibles. Bridie is an unusual heroine but easily identified with , whilst her sisters are also recognisable from everyday life . A thought provoking and most enjoyable read .
Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)



 
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Telling Liddy, 20 Feb 2003
By A Customer
This review is from: Telling Liddy (Paperback)
It was difficult to put this down. Intrigue and secrecy so true of many family relationships. So easy to empathise with the situations they all found themselves in. The outcome was not what I was expecting at all!
Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)


Share your thoughts with other customers: Create your own review
 
 
 
Most Recent Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars Thought-provoking
I enjoyed this book, although I couldn't understand the concept of being so close to your siblings that you almost live their lives for them! Read more
Published on 28 April 2002

Only search this product's reviews


Customer Discussions

 Beta (What's this?)
This product's forum (0 discussions)
  Discussion Replies Latest Post
  No discussions yet

Ask questions, Share opinions, Gain insight
Start a new discussion
Topic:
First post:
Prompts for sign-in
  [Cancel]


Active discussions in related forums
   
Related forums

Listmania!

Create a Listmania! list

Look for similar items by category

Feedback

Health & Beauty at Amazon.co.uk

Elemis Resurface and Renew Skin Care Gift Set of 4 Products
From soap to shavers, massagers to mascara, stock up on your daily essentials or truly pamper yourself.

›Discover Health & Beauty

  

Let Olay Amaze You

Olay Total Effects Day Moisturiser SPF15 50ml
Amazon.co.uk sells all your favourite ranges from Olay, including Regenerist and Total Effects.

›Discover Olay at Amazon.co.uk

  

Boys Smell

Lynx Africa Body Spray and After Shave Gift set
But we make sure they smell good...

›Discover male grooming at Amazon.co.uk

  

Treat Someone

Amazon.co.uk Gift Certificates--available in any amount from £5 to £500 With an Amazon.co.uk Gift Certificate, you can get them what they want (even if you don't know what that is).

›Learn more about Gift Certificates

  
Ad

Where's My Stuff?

Delivery and Returns

Need Help?

Your Recent History

  (What's this?)
You have no recently viewed items or searches.

After viewing product detail pages or search results, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in.

Look to the right column to find helpful suggestions for your shopping session.
Continue Shopping: Top Sellers
The Girl Who Played with Fire
The Girl Who Played with Fire by Stieg Larsson
4.5 out of 5 stars (75)£3.86
 Breaking Dawn (Twilight Saga)
Breaking Dawn (Twilight Saga) by Stephenie Meyer
4.1 out of 5 stars (464)£6.49
 The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson
4.1 out of 5 stars (165)£3.99
 The Host
The Host by Stephenie Meyer
4.2 out of 5 stars (83)£3.86

amazon.co.uk Amazon Home
International Sites:  United States  |  Germany  |  France  |  Japan  |  Canada  |  China
Business Programs: Sell on Amazon  |  Fulfilment by Amazon  |  Join Associates  |  Join Advantage
Customer Service  |  Help  |  View Basket  |  Your Account
About Amazon.co.uk  |  Careers at Amazon
Conditions of Use & Sale |  Privacy Notice  © 1996-2009, Amazon.com, Inc. and its affiliates