William Trevor
She makes utterly credible her grotesque and gruesome ending. That skill is rare as is her perfect ear for dialogue, her sharp comedy, and her atmosphere.
—The Guardian, (London)
The Bottle Factory Outing
Freda and Brenda spend their days working in an Italian-run wine-bottling factory. A work outing offers promise for Freda and terror from Brenda; passions run high on that chilly day of freedom, and life after the outing never returns to normal. Inspired by author Beryl Bainbridge's own experiences working at a London wine-factory in the 1970s, The Bottle Factory Outing examines issues of friendship and consent, making the novel timelier than ever.
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The Bottle Factory Outing
Freda and Brenda spend their days working in an Italian-run wine-bottling factory. A work outing offers promise for Freda and terror from Brenda; passions run high on that chilly day of freedom, and life after the outing never returns to normal. Inspired by author Beryl Bainbridge's own experiences working at a London wine-factory in the 1970s, The Bottle Factory Outing examines issues of friendship and consent, making the novel timelier than ever.
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Product Details
| BN ID: | 2940203555410 |
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| Publisher: | Soundings, Limited |
| Publication date: | 10/30/2025 |
| Edition description: | Unabridged |
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