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    The Merry-Go-Round: Modern Romance
    The Merry-Go-Round: Modern Romance
    The Merry-Go-Round: Modern Romance
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    The Merry-Go-Round: Modern Romance

    By William Somerset Maugham

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    Set in Edwardian England, The Merry-Go-Round tells a tale of a small circle of friends and acquaintances who care too much about social convention while going through life making bad choices. In the center of the story, as a spectator of all events is Mrs. Ley, an old spinster who is a friend to all protagonists and she guides and advices them as they try to cope with their issues, struggling to achieve happiness.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherSharp Ink
    Release dateOct 27, 2023
    ISBN9788028320720
    The Merry-Go-Round: Modern Romance

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