BUtterfield 8

John O'Hara

Original title: Butterfield 8

earliest edition we have, 2008 Penguin Books, 2013 236 pages

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One Sunday morning, Gloria wakes up in a stranger's apartment with nothing but a torn evening dress, stockings, and panties. When she steals a fur coat from the wardrobe to wear home, she unleashes a series of events that can only end in tragedy. Inspired by true events, this novel caused a sensation on its publication for its frank depiction of the relationship between a wild and beautiful young woman and a respecta...

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BUtterfield 8 edition · 2013 · Penguin Books · 236 pages · 9780143107088
BUtterfield 8 edition · 2010 · De Arbeiderspers · 267 pages · 9789029573702
Butterfield 8 edition · 2008 · Beck C. H. · 331 pages · 9783406570339

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