The Egyptian city of Alexandria once boasted the world's greatest library, home to scholars dedicated solely to the pursuit of knowledge. But on the eve of World War II, the obsessed characters in this mesmerizing novel find that their pursuits lead only to bedrooms in which each seeks to know-and possess-the other.
The Egyptian city of Alexandria once boasted the world's greatest library, home to scholars dedicated solely to the pursuit of knowledge. But on the eve of World War II, the obsessed characters in this mesmerizing novel find that their pursuits lead only to bedrooms in which each seeks to know-and possess-the other.
Justine: A Novel (Penguin Ink)
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ISBN-13: | 9780143119241 |
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Publisher: | Penguin Publishing Group |
Publication date: | 05/31/2011 |
Series: | Alexandria Quartet Series |
Pages: | 256 |
Sales rank: | 100,651 |
Product dimensions: | 5.10(w) x 7.70(h) x 0.80(d) |
Age Range: | 18 Years |
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