A story concerning four people in late middle age who used to work in the same office. They suffer the same problem - loneliness. We are conducted through their small lives and the facade they erect to defend themselves from the outside world." Hardback book in good to very good condition. Slightly cocked. Ends of spine and front top corner lightly bumped. Ding to front bottom edge. Light foxing and marks to edges of text block. Owner's name inked out on front end paper. Dust jacket in good condition. Price clipped. Ends of spine bumped and chipped, with damage to laminate. Wear to corners, with chip to top front corner. Spine faded. Shelf wear to edges and surfaces.