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Peter Lake, a charismatic orphan and skilled thief-turned-mechanic, discovers a mysterious flying milkhorse named Athansor in Brooklyn. Together, they embark on a mission that intertwines romance, justice, and a hint of the supernatural, reshaping their lives in New York City in 2000.
First publish date: 1983
Genre: Fantasy/Historical Fantasy
Authors: Mark Helprin
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