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SUMMER FICTION
A Pebble in His Shoe
No wonder Hatcher looked drained when he emerged from the bedroom each day
July
1
1996
BRUCE JAY FRIEDMAN
Owen Smith
A Pebble in His Shoe
BRUCE JAY FRIEDMAN
July
1
1996
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SUMMER FICTION
A Pebble in His Shoe
No wonder Hatcher looked drained when he emerged from the bedroom each day
July
1
1996
BRUCE JAY FRIEDMAN
Owen Smith
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