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The Human Chord (Dodo Press)
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At a glance, The Human Chord (Dodo Press) by Algernon Blackwood comes across as a backlist title with a clear setup and an easy way in. The copy on hand shows 2007 • Dodo Press • 164 pages, useful if you want to gauge size and reading commitment.
Edition on file: 2007 • Dodo Press • 164 pages • ISBN 9781406520750.
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Light commitment. Easy to finish in one or two sittings.
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