San Miguel by TC Boyle
- The Sunday Times
- Published: 18 November 2012
TC Boyle’s 14th novel is set on the tiny California island of San Miguel, a windswept, unforgiving place that feels as if it…
TC Boyle’s 14th novel is set on the tiny California island of San Miguel, a windswept, unforgiving place that feels as if it…
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