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Balthazar

by Lawrence Durrell

Set in pre-Second World War Alexandria, this first volume of a quartet examines the complex emotional and sexual relationships of its inhabitants. The narrative centres on the enigmatic Justine and her impact on the city's diverse and idiosyncratic society.

Accession 21822 ISBN 0525470816 Publisher Dutton (Publishing firm)
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