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Balthazar / Lawrence Durrell

Set in pre-Second World War Alexandria, this first volume of a quartet examines the complex emotional and sexual relationships of its inhabitants. The narrative centres on the enigmatic Justine and her impact on the city's diverse and idiosyncratic society.
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