Poor: We rarely sell poor condition books, unless the books are in demand and difficult to find in a better condition. Good: A few creases on the spine, perhaps a forward lean, bumping on corners or shelfwear maybe an inscription inside or some shelfwear or a small tear or two on the dustjacket inside clean but page edges might be somewhat yellowed.įair: In overall good condition, might have a severe forward lean to the spine, an inscription, bumping to corners one or two folds on the covers and yellowed pages in exceptional cases these books might contain some library stamps and stickers or have neat sticky tape which was used to fix a short, closed tear. Very Good: Might have some creases on the spine no hard cracks maybe slight forward lean and short inscription inside perhaps very minor bumping on the corners of the book inside clean but the page edges might be slightly yellowed. He penned The Deptford Trilogy in his late 50s/early 60s, bringing a lifetime’s experience to his writing.Īfter his death in 1995, the obituary in The Times observed that Davies 'combined deep seriousness and psychological inquiry with fantasy and exuberant mirth'.We are very proud of the condition of the books we sell (please read our testimonials to find out more!)Īs New: Pretty much new but shows small signs of having been read inside it will be clean without any inscriptions or stamps might contain a remainder mark.

A man of many talents, he worked as a teacher, actor, playwright, editor, publisher, university lecturer, essayist and novelist. Davies was born in Ontario in 1913, and studied in Toronto and at Balliol College, Oxford.

The novels explore aspects of the human condition, and are structured exquisitely. The final book, World of Wonders, focuses on Paul Dempster: through his ill treatment and exploitation as a child, to his success as a formidable magician and entertainer. The Manticore concentrates on David Staunton, Boy’s son, and explores his psychiatric examination following the death of his father. Ramsay provides the 'glue' which sticks the trilogy together. Fifth Business relates, in the first person, the story of Dunstan Ramsay and his relationship with Staunton and Paul Dempster both childhood friends - and enemies. Who killed Boy Staunton? The Deptford Trilogy by Robertson Davies revolves around a murder mystery but, as the author develops the plot, the reader becomes absorbed in a strange world of myth, magic, psychology, and history often far removed from rural Deptford in Canada, where the action begins.Įach book in the trilogy centres around a principal character.

The deptford trilogy