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The Good Deed is a compilation of ten stories written by Pearl S. Buck. The narratives cover a time frame that begins during World War II and extends to the contemporary era, focusing on social life, manners, and customs.
First publish date: 1970
Genre: General Fiction/Short Stories
Authors: Pearl S. Buck
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