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The Land of the Great Image: Being Experiences of Friar Manrique in Arakan
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The Language of Kindness: A Nurse’s Story
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The Last Heroes (Hindi)/द लास्ट हीरोज़: Bhartiya Swatantrata ke Paidal Sainik/भारतीय स्वतंत्रता के पैदल सैनिक
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The Last King In India: Wajid Ali Shah
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The Last Secret of the Secret Annex
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The Last Secret of the Secret Annex
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The Leapfroggers: An Insider’s Account of ISRO
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The Legacy of Captain Saurabh Kalia: Kargil's First War Hero
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The LEGO Story: How a Little Toy Sparked the World’s Imagination
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The Letters of J R R Tolkien
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The Liars’ Club
10Original price was: ₹1,099.00.₹879.00Current price is: ₹879.00.“The Liars’ Club” by Mary Karr, published by Penguin Book India (ISBN: 9780143107798), is a captivating memoir exploring dysfunctional family dynamics and childhood trauma with unflinching honesty. Ranked #4 on The New York Times’ list of 50 Best Memoirs, Karr’s poignant storytelling grips readers with its raw emotion and dark humor. Experience a powerful coming-of-age story that has resonated with millions.
