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The Fourth Hand

by John Irving

Divorced man's life changes when he becomes a reluctant instrument of murder

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John Irving
John Irving

John Irving is an American author whose The World According to Garp announced one of the most distinctive voices in American fiction. His novels blend Dickensian plot machinery with dark comedy and frank sexuality to create uniquely compelling emotional experiences.

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