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The Tale

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Duration
44min
Language
English
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Fiction

One of Joseph Conrad's most haunting sea-stories, describing a haunting life or death decision at sea which is made in a moment... and takes a lifetime to doubt it's wisdom.

© 2014 Red Door Consulting (Audiobook): 9781467695268

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Audiobook: September 15, 2014

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