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Alfie

by Bill Naughton · 1963

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Alfie's not really a bad guy. It's just that he has this overwhelming desire for the ladies. You might say that birds are irresistible to him, sort of second nature. There's Ruby, Clare, Siddie, Carla, and Annie - but who's counting? Certainly not Alfie.

Setting
1960s1960sMore like thisLess of thisLondonLondonMore like thisLess of thisEnglandEnglandMore like thisLess of this
Audience
adult
Length
medium · 208 pages

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