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The Shortlist: The Sunday Times EFG Private Bank Short Story Award 2012

Penned By Kevin Barry
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The Shortlist: The Sunday Times EFG Private Bank Short Story Award 2012

Penned By Kevin Barry
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Length 132 Pages
Language Eng
Imprint Waterstone's Booksellers Ltd
Released March 5, 2012
Identifier (ISBN) 13543852
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"I was completely blown away. It strikes a perfect harmony of dialogue and world-building. Every chapter felt necessary. A true literary gem."
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