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| Author | Warwick Deeping |
|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Cassell |
Publication date | 1925 |
| Media type | |
Sorrell and Son is a novel by the British writer Warwick Deeping, published in 1925. It became an international bestseller. [1]
The novel has been turned into two films:
In 1984 a six-part television series Sorrell and Son was released.
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Sorrell and Son may refer to:
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