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Puckoon

by Spike Milligan

Set in 1924, this satirical novel follows the chaos that ensues when the new border between Northern Ireland and the Irish Republic is drawn directly through the centre of the small town of Puckoon, dividing houses, families, and the local community.

Accession 36633 ISBN 0718112717 Publisher Michael Joseph
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