The Dogear
Cover of This Strange Eventful History

This Strange Eventful History

by Claire Messud

2024

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Set in 4 places · 2 primary
Sense of Place
4/5

Set in

  • ★
    Algeria · Algeria
    Algerian family origins
    ★ primary
  • ★
    Algiers · Algeria
    Cassar family origins
    ★ primary
  • France · France
    Family settles in France
  • Paris · France
    family exile and diaspora hub

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