The Dogear

The Public Image

by Muriel Spark

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Set in 1 place · 1 primary
Sense of Place
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Annabel Christopher, a talented actress jealous of her image, is on indifferent terms with her disturbed husband, Frederick. When Frederick apparently commits suicide, his death releases leters accusing Annabel of complicity in an orgy and other immoralities, of which she knows nothing.

Set in

  • ★
    Rome · Italy
    film star and her manufactured image
    ★ primary

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