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Scandalous Life
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The stored metadata frames Scandalous Life by Mary S. Lovell as a focused backlist selection with a clear entry point for curious readers. Stored edition details show 2003 • Fourth Estate • 384 pages, which helps set expectations for scope and pacing.
Edition on file: 2003 • Fourth Estate • 384 pages • ISBN 9781857024692.
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What stands out here is the overall feel: Idea-led • Weekend read.
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