1
of
1
The Scapegoat
Series: Virago Modern Classics
Ratings/reviews counts are updated frequently.
Check link for latest rating. ( 13,244 ratings, 1,726 reviews)
Book Hero Magic crafted this summary to help describe this book. While it's new and still
learning, it may not be perfect - your
feedback is welcome!
Summary
Read More
Format: Paperback / softback
$2999
Unit price
/
Unavailable
AVAILABLE WITH SUPPLIER
Ships from our Auckland warehouse within 3-4 weeks
Found a better price? Request a price match
The Scapegoat
$2999
Unit price
/
Unavailable
Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?
The Scapegoat
A masterful exploration of doubling, identity and of the dark side of the self. One of du Maurier's most accomplished novels.
* Review and feature coverage across the national press and women's magazines * Featured on www.virago.co.uk * POS available
Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and
still learning, it may not be perfect - your
feedback is welcome!
Description
By chance, two men—one English, the other French—meet in a provincial railway station. Their physical resemblance is uncanny, and they spend the next few hours talking and drinking until at last John, the Englishman, falls into a drunken stupour.
It's to be his last carefree moment, for when he wakes, his French companion has stolen his identity and disappeared. So John steps into the Frenchman's shoes and faces a variety of perplexing roles—as owner of a chateau, director of a failing business, head of a fractious family, and master of nothing.
Gripping and complex, The Scapegoat is a masterful exploration of doubling and identity, and of the dark side of the self.
Series: Virago Modern Classics
View all-
20% off -
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?
The Scapegoat is highly regarded, with some considering it to be among Daphne du Maurier's best work. It weaves an intriguing tale of identity and deception, exploring the complexities of human relationships and the consequences of swapping lives. The novel captivates with its suspenseful narrative and psychological depth.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781844080977
Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 01 April 2004
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Virago Press Ltd
Contributors:
- Introduction by Lisa Appignanesi
- Introduction by Lisa Appignanesi
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 26.0mm
Width: 200.0mm
Height: 131.0mm
Weight: 301g
Pages: 384
About the Author
Daphne du Maurier was born in 1906 and educated at home and in Paris. She began writing in 1928, and many of her bestselling novels were set in Cornwall, where she lived for most of her life. She was made a DBE in 1969 and died in 1989.
Also by Daphne Du Maurier
View all-
20% off
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
More from General Fiction
View all-
-
Nic's Pick14% off -
Booker Prize -
14% off -
-
18% off -
Shirl's Picks
-
14% off -
-
-
Free BookmarkNew Release -
19% offNew Release
Why buy from us?
Book Hero is not a chain store or big box retailer. We're an independent 100% NZ-owned business on a mission to help more Kiwis rediscover a love of books and reading!
Service & Delivery
Our warehouse in Auckland holds over 80,000 books and puzzles in-stock so you're not waiting for your order to arrive from overseas.
Auckland Bookstore
We're primarily an online store, but for your convenience you can pick up your order for free from our bookstore, which is right next door to our warehouse in Hobsonville.
Our Gifting Service
Books make wonderful thoughtful gifts and we're here to help with gift-wrapping and cards. We can even send your gift directly to your loved one.
