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A Year in the Merde

Stephen Clarke, Gerard Doyle

2004·304 pages

Literary Fiction

Based on Stephen Clarke's own experiences and with names changed to "avoid embarrassment, possible legal action, and to prevent the author's legs being broken by someone in a Yves Saint Laurent suit," A Year in the Merde provides perfect entertainment for Francophiles and Francophobes alike.

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A Year in the Merde

Stephen Clarke, Gerard Doyle

Year

2004

Pages

304

Literary Fiction

Description

Based on Stephen Clarke's own experiences and with names changed to "avoid embarrassment, possible legal action, and to prevent the author's legs being broken by someone in a Yves Saint Laurent suit," A Year in the Merde provides perfect entertainment for Francophiles and Francophobes alike.

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