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THE OTHER SIDE
OF ' THE
TREE
by LeRoy Leatherman
The story of a poignant and mysterious love affair
-and its effects on the lives of people widely separated
in time. "Evocative ... told with skill and perception.
It
is
the author's second novel (his first was
The Caged
Birds),
and with it, he firmly secures his place in
the front ranks of contemporary Southern writers."
-N. Y. Times Book Review
$3.00
THE MAN IN THE MIDDLE
by David Wagoner
As
exciting and swiftly paced as a novel of suspense,
with a profoundly moving and realistic theme,
The
Man in the Middle
is the story of Charlie Bell, a
railroad crossing tender involved despite himself in
danger, intrigue and corruption in high , places. A
remarkable first novel by a powerful new writer.
$3.50
FLIGHT TO AFRICA
by Johanna Moosdorf
The theme of this gripping and vigorous novel-by
one of post-war Germany's most exciting new writers
-is
the perilous, often fatal, attraction that Africa
holds for overcivilized men and women. Its compelling
and dramatic story, the power and clarity of its style,
make
Flight to Africa
a rewarding reading experience.
$3.50
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