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FICTION
The Hair of the Beast
King Alobar’s subjects kill their rulers when they start to age. That was fine with him—until he ofund his first gray hair.
November
1
1984
Tom Robbins
The Hair of the Beast
Tom Robbins
November
1
1984
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FICTION
The Hair of the Beast
King Alobar’s subjects kill their rulers when they start to age. That was fine with him—until he ofund his first gray hair.
November
1
1984
Tom Robbins
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