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Bibliographic Detail
Publisher
Thorndike Pr
Publication date
June 1, 1998
Pages
538
Binding
Hardcover
Edition
Large print
Book category
Adult Fiction
ISBN-13
9780786214013
ISBN-10
0786214015
Dimensions
1 by 6 by 8.75 in.
Weight
1.50 lbs.
Availability§
Out of Print
Original list price
$29.95
Other format details
large print
§As reported by publisher
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Summaries and Reviews
Summary
As a man who has clawed his way to the top in the late nineteenth-century England, Samuel Fairbrother sees the purchase of a mansion on the outskirts of Fellburn as a fitting display of wealth, but his clashes with the disdainful butler Maitland almost destroys Samuel's family
Amazon.com description: Product Description: RomanceLarge Print EditionA reliable Cookson production. Kirkus ReviewsA wealthy tradesmans attempt to climb beyond his station in life reaps tragic consequences for his family when Samuel Fairbrother decides that his new wealth deserve a more imposing residence. His new thirty-four-room mansion cannot buy him the gentlemanly status he craves, and a clash of wills ensues between the master of the house and Maitland, the butler. The Upstart is a glowing example of Cooksons ability to capture the conflict of class in the society of late 19th-century England.
Editions
Hardcover
The price comparison is for this edition
Large print edition from Thorndike Pr (June 1, 1998)
9780786214013 | details & prices | 538 pages | 6.00 × 8.75 × 1.00 in. | 1.50 lbs | List price $29.95
About: As a man who has clawed his way to the top in the late nineteenth-century England, Samuel Fairbrother sees the purchase of a mansion on the outskirts of Fellburn as a fitting display of wealth, but his clashes with the disdainful butler Maitland almost destroys Samuel's family
About: As a man who has clawed his way to the top in the late nineteenth-century England, Samuel Fairbrother sees the purchase of a mansion on the outskirts of Fellburn as a fitting display of wealth, but his clashes with the disdainful butler Maitland almost destroys Samuel's family
from Simon & Schuster (March 1, 1998)
9780684843155 | details & prices | 348 pages | 6.50 × 9.75 × 1.00 in. | 1.30 lbs | List price $23.00
About: A novel of class conflict in 19th century England, featuring a butler who advises a nouveau riche on how to be a gentleman.
About: A novel of class conflict in 19th century England, featuring a butler who advises a nouveau riche on how to be a gentleman.
from Transworld Pub (March 1, 1996)
9780593028483 | details & prices | 348 pages | List price $26.00
About: Suddenly risen to power and influence, Samuel Fairbrother finds himself owner of a property and master of a clutch of servants, headed by the butler, Maitland, who makes it plain that he believes Samuel to be nothing more than an upstart.
About: Suddenly risen to power and influence, Samuel Fairbrother finds himself owner of a property and master of a clutch of servants, headed by the butler, Maitland, who makes it plain that he believes Samuel to be nothing more than an upstart.
Paperback
from Simon & Schuster (June 27, 2011)
9781451660203 | details & prices | 352 pages | 6.25 × 9.25 × 0.75 in. | 1.30 lbs | List price $21.99
About: An absorbing, beautifully told story of wealth, family ties, and class conflict during the 19th century.
About: An absorbing, beautifully told story of wealth, family ties, and class conflict during the 19th century.
from Mira Books (August 1, 1999)
9781551665276 | details & prices | 4.50 × 7.25 × 1.00 in. | 0.45 lbs | List price $5.99
About: As a man who has clawed his way to the top in late nineteenth-century England, Samuel Fairbrother sees the purchase of a mansion on the outskirts of Fellburn as a fitting display of wealth, but his clashes with the disdainful butler Maitland almost destroy Samuel's family.
About: As a man who has clawed his way to the top in late nineteenth-century England, Samuel Fairbrother sees the purchase of a mansion on the outskirts of Fellburn as a fitting display of wealth, but his clashes with the disdainful butler Maitland almost destroy Samuel's family.
Cassette/Spoken Word
Unabridged edition from Thomas t Beeler (September 1, 1997)
9781860421372 | details & prices | 7.00 × 9.25 × 2.25 in. | 1.40 lbs | List price $89.95
About: An absorbing, beautifully told story of wealth, family ties, and class conflict during the 19th century.
About: An absorbing, beautifully told story of wealth, family ties, and class conflict during the 19th century.
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