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The Nice and the Good

by Iris Murdoch (1968)

About this book

"John Ducane, a respected Whitehall civil servant, is asked to investigate the suicide of a colleague. As he pursues his inquiry he uncovers a shabby, evil world of murder, blackmail and black magic. He begins to feel more trapped than trapping." --Cover.

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

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