The ballad of Peckham Rye
The ballad of Peckham RyeMuriel Spark

The ballad of Peckham Rye (1960)

Muriel Spark

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The welfare worker, Dougal Douglas, causes trouble for the residents of an industrial suburb when he becomes involved in their private lives.

ISBN:
9780811214087
Length:
144 pages

Genres: thriller

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