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The Sleeping Beauty

by Elizabeth Taylor · 1953

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Vinny Tumulty is a quiet, sensible man. When he goes to stay at a seaside town, his task is to comfort a bereaved friend. Vinny is prepared for a solemn few days of tears and consolation. But on the evening of his arrival, he looks out of the window at the sunset and catches sight of a mysterious, romantic figure.

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literary fictionliterary fictionMore like thisLess of this
Setting
1950s1950sMore like thisLess of thisEnglandEnglandMore like thisLess of thisBritishBritishMore like thisLess of this
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adult
Length
medium · 226 pages

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