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If you are a fan of Proust or are just looking for a quick palate cleanser (1) The Balkan Trilogy (2) The Balkans (1) The Nile (1) The Outback (1) the plague (1) The Queen (1) the rapture (1) The Scottish Clearances (1) the Troubles (1) the troubles (2) The Troubles (3) theft (2) This little gem was a complete accident. I was culling the shelves and I discovered this one tucked away. I was looking for a quick read and this sounded interesting. I must have acquired this an ARC from somewhere. maybe ALA? In regard to Proust (1) This melancholic story focuses on Al Ward. 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