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The eye of the storm

by Patrick White

After a mystical experience during a Sydney storm, an elderly ex-socialite finds her relationships transformed. The narrative explores the complex undercurrents of love, hate, and longing that define her family dynamics.

Accession 24350 ISBN 0140039635 Publisher Penguin
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