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The Consul's File is a collection of short stories by Paul Theroux set in post‑independence Malaysia, mainly in the small town of Ayer Hitam in Johor state. Narrated by the resident American consul, the tales explore the breadth of 1960s Malaysian life, ranging from murder, political intrigue and adultery to ghosts, disappearances and quiet character studies.
First publish date: 1972
Genre: General Fiction/Short Stories
Authors: Paul Theroux
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