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Maître Mussard’s Bequest

by Patrick Suskind · 1975

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The "Bloomsbury Birthday Quids" are small editions of short stories by major writers, in a format and style of the "Bloomsbury Classics". Printed on high-quality paper, designed by Jeff Fisher, the books should become collectors' items. This title is "Maitre Mussard's Bequest" by Patrick Suskind.

Setting
1970s1970sMore like thisLess of thisGermanyGermanyMore like thisLess of this
Audience
adult
Length
short · 51 pages
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