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In 1991, I had the extra good fortune to live for a year in Italy. How I ever organised a whole year off is beyond me but during that year there were many extraordinary changes of gear. One of the … Continue reading →
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Published on May 18, 2013 04:05 • 3 views
Average rating: 4.11 · 55 ratings · 33 reviews · 2 distinct works · Similar authors
The Skin of Water
4.16 of 5 stars 4.16 avg rating — 31 ratings — published 2012
Consumption
4.04 of 5 stars 4.04 avg rating — 24 ratings — published 2011

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