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The Octave Of Claudius
Paperback
ISBN13: 9781021218209
Publisher: Legare Street Pr
Published: Jul 18 2023
Pages: 340
Weight: 1.05
Height: 0.71 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
This darkly comic novel tells the story of a foppish young Englishman named Claudius who finds himself embroiled in a bizarre and dangerous plot involving murder, blackmail, and mistaken identity. Barry Pain's clever and satirical prose, combined with an intricate and suspenseful plot, make this book a delight to read and a memorable contribution to the canon of English literature.
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