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Parnassus on Wheels

Parnassus on Wheels

By: Christopher Morley
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Parnassus on Wheels follows the adventurous journey of a unique traveling book-selling business. When the original owner, Roger Mifflin, decides to sell, he passes the torch to 39-year-old Helen McGill, who is yearning for freedom after years of caring for her ailing brother, Andrew. This charming tale explores themes of self-discovery, the love of literature, and the pursuit of independence.Copyright 19th and 20th Century Fiction Art Economics Literary History & Criticism
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