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FICTION
Serious Need
Only a man who had everything would be so anxious to give it all up for more
November
1
1990
Reynolds Price
Arthur Frederick
Serious Need
Reynolds Price
November
1
1990
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FICTION
Serious Need
Only a man who had everything would be so anxious to give it all up for more
November
1
1990
Reynolds Price
Arthur Frederick
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