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The death of a drag queen & other stories

by Julian Halls

An eclectic collection of mainly autobiographical stories exploring gay life through a blend of humour, sadness, and wit. The narratives feature finely observed and sometimes brutally realistic character studies.

Accession 25387 ISBN 1740272196 Publisher Ginninderra
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