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Quinton Wrigley

Quinton Wrigley

Quinton Wrigley

J. Hayes Hurley / JHayes Hurley

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Editorial:
Lulu Press
Año de edición:
2017
Materia
Ficción moderna y contemporánea
ISBN:
9781483469027
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Quinton Wrigley, a professional bridge player, lives in Manhattan with his mother, Gertie. On Sunday nights they dress up in 18th Century costumes and delve into such archane subjects as The Mysteries of Egypt. But all that is about to change as Gertie is out looking for a young lover.

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