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| Author | Wyl Menmuir |
|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Fiction |
| Publisher | Salt Publishing |
Publication date | 2016 |
The Many is a 2016 novel by Wyl Menmuir. [1] It follows the story of Timothy, a foreigner who buys an abandoned house in a coastal village. [2] The book was longlisted for the 2016 Man Booker Prize.
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