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Charles Arrowby, leading light of England's theatrical set, retires from glittering London to an isolated home by the sea. He plans to write a memoir about his great love affair with Clement Makin, his mentor, both professionally and personally, and amuse himself with Lizzie, an actress he has... read more

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" The sea which lies before me as I write glows rather than sparkles in the bland May sunshine."

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Postscript:Life Goes On

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This is book 1978 of 47 in Booker Prize Winners. (authoritative list)
This is book 305 of 1286 in 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die. (authoritative list)

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  1. Iris Murdoch (Author)

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Original Language: English
Publisher: Chatto and Windus
Country: GB
Publication Date: 1978
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Page Count: 538

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