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The ground beneath her feet

by Salman Rushdie

A reimagining of the Orpheus myth following the romance between musicians Vina Apsara and Ormus Cama. Narrated by a childhood friend, the story explores themes of love, celebrity, and the cultural intersections of East and West in a changing world.

Accession 21185 ISBN 0224044192 Publisher Jonathan Cape
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