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The gold bug variations explores the intertwined destinies of two couples separated by twenty‑five years. Set against a backdrop of scientific study, the novel blends themes of love, research, and the human condition.
First publish date: 1991
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Richard Powers
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