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The House of Gentle Men by Kathy Hepinstall

The House of Gentle Men

by Kathy Hepinstall
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  • First Published:
  • Feb 1, 2000, 240 pages
  • Paperback:
  • Feb 2001, 354 pages
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Sunny

A Stunning Book
This book reads like a mythological story or fairy tale, almost, with its gentle prose and thoughtful characters. What an incredible story, and how delicious to follow the inter-related characters to their stunning conclusions! This book speaks of unspeakable horrors but also depicts courage, imagination, survival, and redemption. I couldn't put it down!
Veronica

I thought this was a tender story. I enjoyed it very much.
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