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- Mr. Stone and the Knights Companion
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| # | Date | Publisher | Binding | Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1963-00-00 | Deutsch |  |
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- Blurb:
- Many of V.S. Naipaul"s books are set in his native Trinidad, or other Caribbean islands, or locales such as Africa. This novel, however, is entirely set in England and all the characters are English. Richard Stone, a sixty-two year old bachelor, is a librarian in a corporation who is approaching retirement. Unnerved at the prospect, he suddenly decides to marry. He also draws up a plan whereby his company can help its retired employees who are now pensioners, many living in penury. The plan, against all odds, becomes a success but Naipaul shows how victories can be bittersweet.