The Spell

Alan Hollinghurst
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A witty study of contemporary gay life and the complex affairs of the human heart follows the interlocking passions of four different men as each falls under the spell of love or drugs, country living or urban allure. By the author of The Swimming-Pool Library. 12,000 first printing. Tour.
Genres: FictionLGBTGayQueerGay FictionBritish LiteratureLiterary FictionNovelsRomanceQueer Lit
257 Pages

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