The Last Girl
by Penelope Evans
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"Larry Mann, lonely and neglected in his rooms on the top floor of a north London house, is delighted when pale, quiet Amanda, a young student, moves in below him. Anxious to make her feel at home, he brings her presents, prepares meals for her, and is always ready for a cozy chat and a drink in the evening. Amanda's arrival makes a world of difference to Larry, abandoned long since by his wife and daughter. He is happy to spend time serving her any way he can." "Amanda, shy and show more kind-hearted, doesn't want to hurt Larry's feelings, but she's not always as grateful as she might be for his attentions." "And Larry, uneasy at the weekend visits of her male friend and fearful that he may supplant him in Amanda's affections, broods darkly on the past." "Told through Larry's voice, this extraordinarily eerie tale builds to a dreadful and unexpected climax."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved show lessTags
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This was a creepy book, focusing on an older man and his obsession with a young woman, with typical British turns of speech, appearing harmless in its first person narrative.
Larry has been living alone in his flat since his wife and daughter left. When a new neighbour moves in downstairs, he want to make friends. Another superb book by Penelope Evans.
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- They've found a new girl for the second floor.
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