The Stranger at the Palazzo d'Oro

The Stranger at the Palazzo d'Oro

2003 • 308 pages

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Writing with a deep understanding of the frailties of men and boys, Theroux fills his latest novel with his typically effortless but devastating descriptions of people and places, presenting a brilliant portrayal of aging and decay, a shocking tale of sensuality in a golden age.

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