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Two hyenas from Africa discover passports and settle in Teddington, England, where they assume human roles and raise children, all while disguising their distinctive tails. Their suburban routine is challenged by a nosy neighbor who keeps his own secret.
First publish date: 2015
Genre: Humorous Fiction/Comedy Fiction
Authors: Julian Clary
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The Bolds by Julian Clary

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