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A New York Times Notable Book of the Year   Colette and Alison are unlikely cohorts: one a shy, drab beanpole of an assistant, the other a charismatic, corpulent psychic whose connection to the spiritual world torments her. When they meet at a fair, Alison invites Colette at once to join... read more

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Travelling: the dank oily days after Christmas.

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This book is in Guardian 1000 Novels Everyone Must Read. (authoritative list)

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  1. Hilary Mantel (Author)

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Original Language: English
Publisher: Picador
Country: Great Britain
Publication Date: April 18, 2006
ISBN: 978-0312426057
Page Count: 480

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