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The Secrets of a Fire King

of Kim Edwards (Goodreads Author)

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In each of these elegant and mesmerizing stories, Kim Edwards explores the lives of those who exist on the fringes of society--a fire-eater, an American and his Korean war bride, a juggler and a trapeze artist. Spanning several generations and transporting us to exotic locations in Europe, Asia, and America, this wise and exquisite story collection marks the debut of a gifted new voice in literature.

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  • Format Paperback
  • Pages 240 pages
  • Publisher Picador
  • Publication Date July 15th 1998
  • First Publication 11/06/97
  • Language English
  • ISBN 9780312195540
  • Edition Not informed
  • Category Poetry & Essays
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