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Stalin's teardrops : and other stories / by Ian Watson

A collection of twelve short stories that blend various literary genres, including historical fiction and fantasy. The 270-page volume includes titles such as Gaudi's Dragon, The Case of the Glass Slipper, and Stalin's Teardrops.
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