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Hailed as an utter delight, the most brilliant witty and charming book i have read since i cant remember when by the new york times when it was originally published in 1956, rose macaulays the towers of trebizond tells the gleefully absurd story of aunt dot, father chantrypigg, aunt dots deranged camel, and our narrator, laurie, who are traveling from istanbul to. In her last novel, the towers of trebizond, as well as in her personal biography, readers will discover an intriguing story that offers insights into obstacles to belief and into the relation of faith and doubt. Hailed as an utter delight, the most brilliant witty and charming book i have read since i cant remember when by the new york times when it was originally. The towers of trebizond by rose macaulay waterstones. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle.
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