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A Sin and a Shame
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Based on the metadata we have, A Sin and a Shame by Victoria Christopher Murray looks closest to a focused backlist selection with a clear entry point for curious readers. On-file edition details point to 2006 • Touchstone Books • 400 pages, a decent clue for how big a commitment this copy is.
Edition on file: 2006 • Touchstone Books • 400 pages • ISBN 9780743287371.
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What stands out here is the overall feel: Idea-led • Weekend read.
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