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Description
Offers a humorous portrait of the fifth Duke of Portland, a wealthy, eccentric nineteenth-century nobleman who constructed a vast network of underground tunnels from which he could escape to the world outside.
Summary
The novel is told mainly in first person in the form of the Duke's diary but other characters also get small chapters. We see how the Duke uses his new set of tunnels. He is also constantly inflicted with mental and physical problems and we see the rather bizarre remedies he uses to cure... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)
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Authors & Contributors
- Mick Jackson (Author)
Awards
- Man Booker Prize (Finalist, 1997)
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