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A Garden of Sand

by Earl Thompson (1971)

About this book

A Garden of Sand by Earl Thompson is an acclaimed literary masterpiece celebrating major critical honors and timeless storytelling.

Setting / LocationGlobal
Story EraLate 20th Century
Protagonist / CoreNotable Characters

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