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The Chequer Board
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Ideal for readers who appreciate thoughtful, character-driven general fiction exploring themes of redemption and human connection in a wartime context.
John Turner, a young man with a chequered past, has been told he has just one year to live. He decides to use his time in search of three very different men he met briefly during the war: an snobbish British pilot, a young corporal accused of murder, and a black G.I.
A classic adventure from the author of A Town Like Alice and On the Beach.
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A novel about four different men learning how to live with their past lives, and face their futures.
John Turner, a young man with a chequered past, has been told he has just one year to live. He decides to use his time in search of three very different men he met briefly during the war—an snobbish British pilot, a young corporal accused of murder, and a black G.I. accused of attempted rape. Along the way, Turner learns about forgiveness, tolerance and second chances, and overcomes his fear of death.
The Chequer Board by Nevil Shute is an enlightening story about acceptance and personal growth.
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Praised for its fluent storytelling and ironic commentary, The Chequer Board showcases Nevil Shute's talent as a novelist. Reviews highlight his genuine sympathy, lively invention, and ability to create characters who resonate deeply with readers. Noted for its strong narrative and insightful exploration of human nature, the novel is regarded as a notable and memorable work.
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INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780099530022
Publisher: Vintage Publishing
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 03 September 2009
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Vintage Classics
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 24.0mm
Width: 130.0mm
Height: 197.0mm
Weight: 280g
Pages: 400
About the Author
Nevil Shute was born on 17 January 1899 in Ealing, London. After attending the Dragon School and Shrewsbury School, he studied Engineering Science at Balliol College, Oxford. He worked as an aeronautical engineer and published his first novel, Marazan, in 1926. In 1931 he married Frances Mary Heaton and they went on to have two daughters. During the Second World War he joined the Royal Navy Volunteer Reserve where he worked on developing secret weapons. After the war he continued to write and settled in Australia where he lived until his death on 12 January 1960. His most celebrated novels include Pied Piper (1942), No Highway (1948), A Town Like Alice (1950) and On the Beach (1957).
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