Life and Beth (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780573112225)

It's Christmas, and Beth Timms is mourning the recent death of her health and safety officer husband, Gordon. Beth's sister-in- law Connie and son Martin have come to stay, determined to ensure that she should have a stress-free Christmas, but between Connie's drinking problem and Martin's unspeaking and emotionally volatile girlfriend Ella, their intentions prove to be short-lived. Only David, the local vicar, provides Beth with any comfort, but when he says a prayer for her bereavement he unwittingly summons Gordon's ghost to return to the family home. Gordon has been busy implementing health and safety measures in the afterlife and is now determined to stick around to help Beth manage her affairs. It soon becomes apparent, however, that his return is not altogether welcome. "... comic and touching ..." - Michael Billington, Guardian

Author: Alan Ayckbourn
ISBN-10: 0573112223
ISBN-13: 9780573112225
Publisher: Samuel French Ltd
Language: English
Published: 10/19/2011
Pages: 96
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.27lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.20d