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Robert Coover’s novel unfolds during a lavish dinner gathering where, amidst layered conversation and lively storytelling, a woman is discovered murdered on the living room floor. The party progresses, blending elements of a murder mystery with a satirical British parlor drama, while the narrative probes themes of time, theater, and romantic longing.
First publish date: 1986
Genre: General Fiction/General Fiction
Authors: Robert Coover
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