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Not Deep, But Crisp And Even

Francis King THE PORCUPINE by Julian Barnes Cape, £9.99, pp. 138 T he blurb describes Julian Barnes's new book as a novel; but, edging only just beyond the 40,000 word mark, it......

Self-sacrifice

Sparkle C.1.11A-1 John Jolliffe THE LAST KING OF POLAND by Adam Zamoysld Cape, £25, pp. 550 h e elected monarchy set up in Poland When the Jagellonian dynasty came to an end in......