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"Wow! Hitchens is a fabulous essayist. I was completely out of my depth in the Chesterton essay and found myself treading water in several other essays. Still, several titles have been added to my “For Later” list. His essay “Ohio’s Odd Numbers,” w..."
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A wholly unexpected, hugely entertaining work from one of the greatest actors of our time: the story of an eccentric early-twentieth-century pirate, on the high seas from the Philippines to Shanghai--a larger-than-life character that Brando could...
When a twist of fate delivers an ambitious young medical student to the court of King Charles II, he is suddenly thrust into a vibrant world of luxury and opulence. Blessed with a quick wit and sparkling charm, Robert Merivel rises quickly, soon...
"A very accessible look at a part of English history from a great writer - London in the 1600's through the eyes of Robert Merivel, a patchy character who falls in and out of favour with Charles 11. A great insight into the lives of commoners and ..."
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"At the beginning of the book I had doubts about finishing it due to the not very likable protagonist, Robert Merivel, who was leading a dissolute (bawdy) life. However I'm glad that I stuck with this entertaining read set in the 17th century's co..."
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