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In *Five on Brexit Island*, Julian, George, Dick, Anne, and their faithful dog Timmy leave Britain to proclaim Kirrin Island’s independence. The adventure mixes humor and political satire as the group navigates the perils and dilemmas of a referendum, questioning whether friendship endures under the weight of political upheaval.
First publish date: 2016
Genre: Humorous Fiction/Comic Satire
Authors: Bruno Vincent
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