Jane Gardam Old Filth Trilogy Collection Old Filth, The Man In The Wooden Hat, Last Friends

Discover the complete Old Filth Trilogy in one elegant paperback book collection — Jane Gardam 3 Books Collection Set Old Filth Trilogy Series (Vol 1-3) (Old Filth, The Man In The Wooden Hat, Last Friends). Perfect for readers who love character-driven literary fiction, this boxed set brings together three novels that trace a life shaped by empire, exile and quiet resilience. Ideal for fans of thoughtful storytelling, book clubs, and gift buyers looking for a timeless paperback edition.

Titles in this Set: Old Filth, The Man In The Wooden Hat, Last Friends
Condition: BRAND NEW
FORMAT: Paperback
ISBN: 9789123858941

Old Filth — A life quietly examined

Old Filth introduces Sir Edward Feathers, whose professional brilliance as a lawyer and judge belies a childhood of emotional deprivation. Known by the nickname Old Filth (Failed In London, Try Hong Kong), Gardam unfolds a richly observed portrait of aging, memory and unspoken pain. This novel is a masterclass in subtle characterization, making it essential reading for anyone who appreciates literary fiction that lingers.

The Man In The Wooden Hat — Love, restraint and contrasts

The Man In The Wooden Hat deepens the portrait of Filth by exploring his marriage to Elisabeth, a woman shaped by wartime loss and life in Japanese internment camps. Filth’s reserve and immaculate propriety contrast with Elisabeth’s spirited survival instinct and connection to the Far East. Together they illuminate themes of intimacy, cultural collision and the quiet compromises of married life.

Last Friends — Origins, ambition and outsider status

Last Friends turns to the figure of Veneering, the son of a Russian acrobat and a local English girl, whose rise from unlikely beginnings to success in the Far East masks a lifetime of suspicion and otherness at the English Bar. Gardam’s compassionate insight into social snobbery and personal reinvention completes this powerful trilogy.

• Complete trilogy in one paperback edition — convenient for collectors and new readers.
• Brand new condition — pristine pages and cover, perfect for gifting.
• Rich character-driven storytelling — ideal for book clubs, literary readers and classrooms.
• From an award-winning author — Jane Gardam has won two Whitbread Awards, been shortlisted for the Booker Prize, received the Heywood Hill Literary Prize and was awarded an OBE in 2009.
• Perfect for multiple use cases — bedtime reading, long-form study, or as a thoughtful present.

This Jane Gardam 3 Books Collection Set is more than a boxed set — it’s a complete narrative arc that rewards slow reading and thoughtful discussion. Trusted by readers and celebrated by critics, Gardam’s work offers emotional depth and enduring insight. Whether you’re buying for yourself, a teacher, or a fellow book lover, this paperback edition makes a memorable, practical and beautiful gift — a timeless keepsake for any bookshelf.