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The City of Comrades

by Basil King

★4.3/5
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About This Book

Frank Melbury is at the end of his rope, homeless and a drunkard. But an unexpected encounter stirs one last effort to conquer his addiction to drink. Can he win out? An unlikely friend, Lovey, and the Down and Out Mission might be his only hope.

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