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Douglas, the self-styled ringleader of a group of friends boasting "superior sensibility," dies suddenly. His four remaining companions are called to his luxurious Catskill estate to pay tribute, mourn, and reflect on their lifelong friendship.
First publish date: 2013
Genre: General Fiction/General Fiction
Authors: Norman Rush
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