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The Italian Girl by Iris Murdoch · Booklabria

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The Italian Girl

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First published: 1964
Editions: 37 in 6 languages

Synopsis

Edmund has escaped from his family into a lonely life.Returning for his mother's funeral he finds himself involved in the old, awful problems together with some new ones. He also rediscovers the eternal family servant, the ever-changing Italian girl, who has always 'a second mother' This particular return to mother holds some surprises for Edmund.

Subjects: Mystery
Families
Family
Action & Adventure
Classic Literature
Brothers
Set in: England

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37 in 6 languages

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English29 German2 Dutch1 French1 All 6 languages

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