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The Lost Dog

A Novel

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Tom Loxley, an Indian-Australian professor, is less concerned with finishing his book on Henry James than with finding his dog, who is lost in the Australian bush. Joining his daily hunt is Nelly Zhang, an artist whose husband disappeared mysteriously years before Tom met her. Although Nelly helps him search for his beloved pet, Tom isn't sure if he should trust this new friend. ... more

About Author

Michelle de Kretser is a Sri Lankan who has lived in Australia since 1972. Her previous book, The Hamilton Case (L,B 2004) received the Commonwealth Writers Prize (SE Asia and Pacific) and the Society of Authors' (U.K) Encore Award for best second novel of the year. It was also first runner-up 2004 for B&N's Discover Award in Fiction and a New York Times Notable Book. THE LOST DOG is her third novel.

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The Lost Dog
Back Bay Books
Category:
FICTION
Format:
TRADE PAPERBACK
Publish Date:
8/13/2009
Price:
$14.99/$16.99
ISBN:
9780316001847
Pages:
352
Size:
5-1/2" x 8-1/4"

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