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The narrow road to the deep north

by Richard Flanagan

An Australian surgeon and prisoner of war on the Thai-Burma Death Railway struggles to lead his men while haunted by a past love affair. The story spans decades, exploring the long-term impact of wartime trauma and the persistence of memory.

Accession 34236 ISBN 9780385352857 Publisher —
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