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                        Stoyo Petkanov, the deposed Party leader of a former Soviet satellite country, is on trial. His adversary, the prosecutor general, stands for the new government`s ideals and liberal certainties, and is attempting to ensare Petkanov with the dictator`s own totalitarian laws. But Petkanov is not beaten yet. He has been given his chance to fight back and he takes it with a vengeance, to the increasing discomfort and surprise of those around him.
  About the Author Julian Barnes is the author of nine novels, including Metroland, Flaubert`s Parrot, A History of the World in 10 a½ Chapters, England, England and Arthur and George, and two collections of short stories, Cross Channel and The Lemon Table. ISBN 	 9780099540144
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                        Pages : 144
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