1988, ISBN: 9780316091633

Boston. 1988. April 1988. Little Brown. 1st American Edition. Very Good in Dustjacket. 0316091634. 240 pages. hardcover. Jacket design by Paul Bacon. keywords: Literature America . FROM T… More...

Boston. 1988. April 1988. Little Brown. 1st American Edition. Very Good in Dustjacket. 0316091634. 240 pages. hardcover. Jacket design by Paul Bacon. keywords: Literature America . FROM THE PUBLISHER - Chuck Burgoyne is no ordinary houseguest. The Graveses (father Doug; wife Audrey; son Bobby; and daughter-in-law Lydia) have gotten used to his polite manners and gourmet breakfasts. But one morning at the Graveses' summer home, Chuck fails to appear. When Chuck finally does surface, he is no longer sweet and charming, but rather has become aggressive and arrogant, abusing each family member in turn. Each family member that is, except the fellow outsider, Lydia. Once Chuck rescues her from the dangerous undertow of the ocean, Lydia can't help but feel obligated to him, even after his uninvited advances to her while she's half asleep. Slowly it becomes apparent to the family that Chuck isn't anyone's guest but rather a perfect stranger who wormed his way into their home. Yet the Graveses are so concerned with not offending him by being impolite that they willingly accept the abuse he freely dishes out. In private, however, they all scheme for his undoing. But will anyone muster up the courage? An eerie and clever novel, The Houseguest introduces one of Berger's most dangerous and compelling villains. inventory #28538 ISBN: 0316091634., 0<

ISBN: 9780316091633

Chuck Burgoyne seems, at first, to be the ideal houseguest, according to his unsuspecting hostess. He's a gourmet cook, he's congenial company, and he even saves a family member form drow… More...

Chuck Burgoyne seems, at first, to be the ideal houseguest, according to his unsuspecting hostess. He's a gourmet cook, he's congenial company, and he even saves a family member form drowning. Who invited Charles Burgoyne? As the family unites in a variety of unsuccessful attempts to triumph over Chuck, Berger evokes with flair, wit, and not a little craziness a series of events leading to the most sensible, if unexpected, outcome. "The Houseguest is the quintessential weekend-houseguest horror story. Media > Book, [PU: Little, Brown]<

1988, ISBN: 9780316091633

Boston: Little, Brown and Company, 1988. Used. Excellent condition.. Hardcover. Dust Jacket. 258 pp. First Edition. Chuck Burgoyne is no ordinary houseguest. The Graveses (father Dou… More...

Boston: Little, Brown and Company, 1988. Used. Excellent condition.. Hardcover. Dust Jacket. 258 pp. First Edition. Chuck Burgoyne is no ordinary houseguest. The Graveses (father Doug; wife Audrey; son Bobby; and daughter-in-law Lydia) have gotten used to his polite manners and gourmet breakfasts. But one morning at the Graveses' summer home, Chuck fails to appear., Little, Brown and Company, 1988, 0<