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The Destiny of Nathalie X

by William Boyd · 1995

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This new collection of eleven stories by the author of The Blue Afternoon takes readers back in time from a contemporary Hollywood film shoot to World War I in Vienna, introducing an unforgettable cast of characters. Artful, witty, moving, The Destiny of Nathalie X is a confirmation of Boyd's standing as a master storyteller. 208 pp. Author tour. 15,000 print.

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20th century20th centuryMore like thisLess of this
Audience
adult
Length
short · 192 pages
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short storiesshort storiesMore like thisLess of this

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