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2 14 y separately published work icon You Can't See Round Corners Jon Cleary , ( trans. J. Ouvaroff with title Pas D'avoine Pour les Toquards ) Paris : 1950 Z128629 1947 single work novel crime

'Frankie McCoy, a bookie from Paddington, Sydney, is drafted into the Australian Army during World War II. He ends up deserting and going on the run. His girlfriend Margie breaks up with him so he seeks solace in the arms of a more sexually experienced woman, Myra. He incurs gambling debts and robs a store, accidentally killing Myra. As the military police close in he is killed by a car.' (Publication summary)
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