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Born october 8, 1938, in darlington, durham, england. A leading childrens writer, in his novels for older readers william corlett constantly pushed at the boundaries still existing between teenage and adult fiction. Anyone whos suffered unrequited love will get this book, and even. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The books in the general gay fiction section have a huge range of themes. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Two gentlemen sharing by william corlett waterstones. Basically any gay fiction book that couldnt be put strictly into drama, romance, short stories and the like, was placed in these pages. 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. Quiet english village, bellingford, is set aflutter by the two new residents from london.
An exlibrary book and may have standard library stamps andor stickers. Cover may not represent actual copy or condition available. Rich and bless, euphemistically known as the two gentlemen sharing. Two gentlemen sharing has 4 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. A successful and muchloved childrens author, william corlett achieved his greatest success with this series of four novels, the characters of which were inspired by three muchloved real life children, called william, mary and alice. Two gentlemen sharing by william corlett goodreads.
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