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The magicians assistant by ann patchett is a fascinating novel that explores how well people may know someone without knowing their history. The magicians assistant follows the same pattern of patchetts other novels. Ziembas men all sound alike, but they play minimal roles. The magicians assistant the national bestsellernow in paperback. Told with ann patchetts inimitable blend of humour, rage and heartbreak, the dutch house is a dark fairy tale and story of a paradise lost. The main characters of this romance, romance story are emily johnson, adrian kingston. She is the author of four novels, the patron saint of liars, the magicians assistant, taft and bel canto, which was the winner of the 2002 penfaulkner award. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the magicians assistant. Patchetts other novels include the patron saint of liars 1992, taft 1994, the magicians assistant 1997.
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