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When Ben Gizzard, a cunning swindler, faces a series of unfortunate events, his days of easy money are over. Ben must now confront his past and make amends, only to find that the truth is more complex than he ever imagined.
First publish date: 1978
Genre: Humorous Fiction/Comedy Fiction
Authors: Richard Kennedy
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