Poor Clare (novel)

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Poor Clare
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Author L.P. Hartley
LanguageEnglish
GenreDrama
Publisher Hamish Hamilton
Publication date
1968
Media typePrint

Poor Clare is a 1968 novel by the British writer L.P. Hartley. [1] After inheriting some fine works of art from his aunt, a composer surprises everyone when he gives them away to his friends, leading all to wonder if there is some ulterior motive.

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References

  1. Wright p.243

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