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Despite full attempts to be friendly and to integrate, some longtime residents see their residency as a sign of moral degeneration that must be stopped. Buy two gentlemen sharing by william corlett from waterstones today. William corlett a slapstick comedy on two homosexuals who acquire a stately home in the english countryside. Now and then, william corlett 1995 i dont understand why now and then isnt better known. Not a new book, but new to me and without doubt this is an underappreactited british gay classic. A book that does not look new and has been read but is in excellent condition. Sugar was slicing ham with studied concentration as she made this announcement. Their arrivalone a playwright, the other an actoris a bonanza for the busybodies of the local village. Apr 10, 1997 quiet english village, bellingford, is set aflutter by the two new residents from london. Quiet english village, bellingford, is set aflutter by the two new residents from london. Steps up the chimney magicians house by william corlett and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
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