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"Gritty, yet beautifully written; fantastical, yet down-to-earth; gripping and moving." —A Discount Ticket to Everywhere
"An intricate piece of work, showing off author West Camel's skill in weaving words and phrases together to create a great debut novel." —Off-The-Shelf Books
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"With its blend of dark, gritty themes and gorgeous imagery, this is a book to make you believe there’s still magic in the world." —Heat Magazine
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When Sam falls in love with Deptford thug Derek, and Anne's best friend Kathleen takes her own life, they discover they are linked not just by a world of drugs and revenge - they also share the friendship of the uncanny and enigmatic Deborah. Seamstress, sailor, story-teller and self-proclaimed centenarian immortal, Deborah slowly reveals to Anne and Sam her improbable, fantastical life, a history of hidden Deptford and ultimately the solution to their crises.
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Attend
When Sam falls in love with Deptford thug Derek, and Anne's best friend Kathleen takes her own life, they discover they are linked not just by a world of drugs and revenge - they also share the friendship of the uncanny and enigmatic Deborah. Seamstress, sailor, story-teller and self-proclaimed centenarian immortal, Deborah slowly reveals to Anne and Sam her improbable, fantastical life, a history of hidden Deptford and ultimately the solution to their crises.
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Product Details
BN ID: | 2940170421756 |
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Publisher: | Isis Publishing Ltd |
Publication date: | 05/01/2019 |
Edition description: | Unabridged |
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