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The Book of Proper Names
Amelie Nothomb
The hugely acclaimed UK debut from one of Europe's most unique and original talents, The Book of Proper Names is the story of Plectrude, the troubled orphan girl with a talent for dance.
128 pages
| Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
| Released | May 5, 2005 |
| ISBN13 | 9780571223442 |
| Publishers | Faber & Faber |
| Pages | 128 |
| Dimensions | 126 × 197 × 9 mm · 114 g |
| Translator | Whiteside, Shaun |
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