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The kindness of women / J. G. Ballard

This sequel to Empire of the Sun follows Jim as he leaves post-war Shanghai to settle in England and Canada. Amidst personal tragedy, he navigates the social upheavals of the 1960s in search of stability.

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Accession Number: 10805

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