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y separately published work icon Clean Straw for Nothing [and] A Cartload of Clay selected work   novel  
Is part of Meredith Trilogy George Johnston , 1964 series - author (number 2 & 3 in series)
Issue Details: First known date: 1989... 1989 Clean Straw for Nothing [and] A Cartload of Clay
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* Contents derived from the , 2001 version. Please note that other versions/publications may contain different contents. See the Publication Details.
Clean Straw for Nothing : A Novel, George Johnston , single work novel

'Set against the backdrop of a Greek island, Clean Straw for Nothing follows the story of successful war correspondent and retired journalist David Meredith as he abandons his career for a life in exile with his beautiful wife Cressida. Johnston focuses on the developing relationship between David and Cressida, exploring the complex and reflective character of David as he questions the nature of success, sexual tensions, expatriation and ill-health. The questions are almost entirely unanswerable and the freedom David craves nearly impossible.'

— publisher's website
A Cartload of Clay : A Novel, George Johnston , single work novel
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