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Riceyman Steps

Language
English
Format
Category

Non-fiction

The powerful story, set in a quiet London square in the 1920s, of Henry Earlforward, a miserly book dealer, and the consequences of his decision to marry Violet Arb, who owns the confectionery shop across the square. Contains much sexual symbolism and is a complete departure from Bennett's Five Towns work.

© 2017 Jovian Press (Ebook): 9781537807621

Release date

Ebook: December 13, 2017

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