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In An unofficial rose, Iris Murdoch weaves a tapestry of nine characters whose lives are bound by the search for love. Their intertwined stories unfold as they navigate affection, lust, lost scruples, illusion, and disillusion. Each character’s choices ripple through the others, creating a web of destiny that showcases Murdoch’s deft exploration of human relationships.
First publish date: 1962
Genre: Literary Fiction/Classic Literature
Authors: Iris Murdoch
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