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The Penguin book of infidelities / edited by Stephen Brook

by Stephen Brook

This anthology explores the theme of infidelity through a curated collection of literature, letters, and historical accounts. Organised by theme, the volume examines desire, deception, and the consequences of affairs from antiquity to the modern era.

Accession 16281 ISBN 0670847178 Publisher Viking Penguin
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