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The reader

by Bernhard Schlink

A law student discovers that his former lover is on trial for war crimes years after their secret affair. The narrative explores themes of personal and national guilt in post-war Germany as a long-held secret is revealed.

Accession 28915 ISBN 0753804700 Publisher Phoenix
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