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 · Her last two novels published by Penguin were An Accommodating Spouse () and An Innocent Gentleman (). Her non-fiction collection, Learning to Dance was published in Elizabeth Jolley died in Her last two novels published by Penguin were An Accommodating Spouse () and An Innocent Gentleman (). Her non-fiction collection, Learning to Dance was published in Elizabeth Jolley died in Family life in the otherwise peaceful house swells to a chaotic crescendo on the evening of the party, as the Professor feels the tender sting of his wife's accommodating ways. This is vintage Jolley, filled with quiet wit and keen observations of human relationships and their frailties.


The story is told by an aging professor surrounded by women - his wife, her twin, their triplet daughters and two work colleagues. It is a comedy of manners and I enjoyed it very much. You can find An Accommodating Spouse and other novels by Elizabeth Jolley in the fiction section of Wagga Wagga City Library. Part 1: Works by Elizabeth Jolley 10 Short Stories Separately Published Short Stories Separately Published (including extracts from the novels) Jolley, Elizabeth. "The Talking Bricks." [SR , 29, , , , altered] Summer's Tales 2. Ed. Kylie Tennant. Melbourne: Macmillan, A Gentleman's Agreement by Elizabeth Jolley, The Drover's Wife by the Henry Lawson and The Kangaroo by Eve Sallis are three short stories that all convey a strong sense of Australian identity which contrasts to stereotypical gender roles. At the heart of each of these short stories is a brave independent woman protecting their families.


More editions of An accommodating spouse: An accommodating spouse: ISBN () Elizabeth Jolley on writing, her past and herself. An Accommodating Spouse. by. Elizabeth Jolley. · Rating details · 37 ratings · 7 reviews. When the Professor marries Hazel, Lady Carpenter warns that his new wife is so like her twin, Chloe, he will have trouble telling them apart. So inseparable are the twins that the Professor lives with both women under one roof. Elizabeth Jolley. Average rating · 2, ratings · reviews · shelved 5, times. Showing 30 distinct works. «previous 1 2 next». sort by. popularity original publication year title average rating number of pages. Book of Wayward Girls and Wicked Women. by. Angela Carter (Editor).

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