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Dec 14, 2003 the great fire by shirley hazzard virago. Pdf the transit of venus book by shirley hazzard 1980. Its protagonist is a british war hero in asia a few years after the war. Defeat of an ideal 1973 and countenance of truth 1990. Used books may not include companion materials, may have some shelf wear, may contain highlightingnotes. The book you wish your parents had read and your children will be glad that you did by philippa perry.
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