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Thursday, February 16, 2006 12:00 AM

"In the Company of the Courtesan"

Sarah Dunant's follow-up to "The Birth of Venus" is an enjoyable romp through 15th century Venice, as told by a bawdy dwarf.
By Laura Miller

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Thursday, February 16, 2006 11:35 PM

How to order?

I read the review and I like it. No link to order the book. Missed revenue opportunity?

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