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The Sensualist: An Illustrated Novel

The Sensualist: An Illustrated Novel

Penned By Barbara Hodgson
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The Sensualist: An Illustrated Novel

The Sensualist: An Illustrated Novel

Penned By Barbara Hodgson
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Now in paperback, this potent mystery draws readers into a tangle of lost loves, vengeance, and murder. Set in the dark world of a European winter, and illuminated with Barbara Hodgson's haunting illustrations, The Sensualist is a visual and literary exploration of the limitations of looking and the boundless power of seeing.

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Length 304 Pages
Imprint Chronicle Books
Released 1998
Identifier (ISBN) 553069
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Barbara Hodgson writes contemporary fiction and has always been fascinated by character-driven stories. They hold a degree in English Literature and previously worked as an editor before transitioning to writing their own books. Barbara Hodgson lives with their spouse and a very vocal rescue cat.

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