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FICTION
Hostage
An ambassador’s abductors hold his imagination fatally captive.
April
1
1986
Russell Banks
Bruce Davidson
Hostage
Russell Banks
April
1
1986
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FICTION
Hostage
An ambassador’s abductors hold his imagination fatally captive.
April
1
1986
Russell Banks
Bruce Davidson
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