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Bel Canto by Ann Patchett

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Jan 01, 2000
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A Third World terrorist group holds hostage a prominent group of politicians, executives and a famous American soprano who had the bad fortune to be entertaining the wrong audience at the wrong time. Government authorities settle in for a long stand-off, and attempts to negotiate the release of the hostages falter in the face of untenable demands. A blo…

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