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Fate takes many forms. . . When Henry receives a letter from an elderly taxidermist, it poses a puzzle that he cannot resist. As he is pulled further into the world of this strange and calculating man, Henry becomes increasingly involved with the lives of a donkey and a howler monkey--named "Beatric...

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Main Author: Martel, Yann
Other Authors: Bramhall, Mark
Format: Audiobooks eAudiobook Downloads eAudiobook
Language:English
Published: New York : Books on Tape, 2010.
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Authors > Fiction.
Taxidermists > Fiction.
Animals > Fiction.
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Psychological fiction.
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Summary:Fate takes many forms. . . When Henry receives a letter from an elderly taxidermist, it poses a puzzle that he cannot resist. As he is pulled further into the world of this strange and calculating man, Henry becomes increasingly involved with the lives of a donkey and a howler monkey--named "Beatrice and Virgil"--And the epic journey they undertake together ...
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Duration: 6:00:56.
Playing Time:06:00:56
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Mode of access: World Wide Web.
ISBN:9780307715180
0307715183
Author Notes:Yann Martel was born in Salamanca, Spain on June 25, 1963. After studying philosophy at Trent University in Peterborough, Ontario, he worked at odd jobs and travelled widely before turning to writing. His works include Seven Stories, What Is Stephen Harper Reading?, and Beatrice and Virgil. He was awarded the Journey Prize for the title story in The Facts Behind the Helsinki Roccamatios. His second novel, Life of Pi, won numerous awards including the 2002 Man Booker. He continued to make the bestseller list in 2018 with his title, The High Mountains of Portugal.

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