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Black'erchief Dick

Margery Allingham

Publisher: Good Press

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Summary

Margery Allingham's book "Black'erchief Dick" was nearly lost through the ages. Written by the author when she was just eighteen years old, she quickly dropped the manuscript with publishers so she could continue working on other endeavors. Through the hard work of literary scholars and lovers, however, it was salvaged and is once again available to readers who wish to read this early 20th century novel. Though there are some themes that would, today, be considered politically incorrect, the book offers an interesting glance into the society that once was.
Available since: 11/05/2021.
Print length: 169 pages.

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