The Man on Platform Five by Robert Llewellyn

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The Man on Platform Five by Robert Llewellyn

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Regular price $13.69
Condition - very good
7 in stock
Summary

Gresham and Eupheme have always fought. So when they see the pathetic, badly-dressed trainspotter it is inevitable they will argue over him. Is he doomed to eternal nerdiness or could he be taught to appreciate finer things? Eupheme bets he can and in time for Gresham's engagement party.

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The Man on Platform Five by Robert Llewellyn

Two posh girls, Gresham and Eupheme, are sitting on a train at Milton Keynes station when they see a trainspotter: a pathetic, badly-dressed saddo with a terrible haircut and a worse anorak. The two are half-sisters and have always fought: now their argument rages over the trainspotter. Is he doomed to eternal nerdiness or could he be taught to appreciate the finer things in life? Eupheme bets he can: in time for Gresham s engagement party she will have transformed him into a man that her sister would want to sleep with...
Romance, sex, treachery and a frightful accident, which all adds up to a gripping storyLlewellyn s brilliant dialogue brings his characters vividly to life in this acutely observed and genuinely funny book - Mail on Sunday

Clever first novel . . . An elegant social comedy that rattles along like an express train - Publishing News

A bewitching debut . . .gentle humour and skilful characterisation . . .great subtlety . . . Llewellyn has genuine charm and a tremendous gift for gilding the commonplace - (rated better than Ben Elton and Richard E Grant)

Hugely engaging story . . . A fun book, with verve and wit. Think of TRADING PLACES written in the clever, forceful style of Ben Elton and you're close - The Times

Witty, sharp and entertaining - Woman's Own
Robert Llewellyn was a playwright and television writer before he became an actor, and has since juggled both careers. He is the author of several non fiction books, and his best-known acting role is as Kryten in the BBC s long-running series Red Dwarf. He lives with his partner, also a writer, and their two children.
SKU GOR002668540
ISBN 13 9780340707906
ISBN 10 0340707909
Title The Man on Platform Five
Author Robert Llewellyn
Condition very good
Binding type Paperback
Publisher Hodder & Stoughton
Year published 1999-04-01
Number of pages 448
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
Note This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us