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The life - from birth to death - of Francis Cornish, who became a philanthropist, artist, and collector. This is the second book of Davies' Cornish Trilogy, but it can easily stand alone.
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Plot & Themes

Tone of book?    -   upbeat Kids growing up/acting up?    -   Yes Family, struggle with    -   Yes Is this an adult or child's book?    -   Adult or Young Adult Book

Main Character

Gender    -   Male Profession/status:    -   wealthy

Setting

How much descriptions of surroundings?    -   6 () Europe    -   Yes European country:    -   England/UK    -   Italy    -   Switzerland The Americas (not US):    -   Yes The Americas:    -   Canada Small town?    -   Yes Small town people:    -   nice, like Andy/Opie/Aunt Bee    -   very gullible, like Gomer Pyle    -   hostile, like Gomer Pyle on steroids

Writing Style

Sex in book?    -   Yes What kind of sex:    -   vague references only Amount of dialog    -   roughly even amounts of descript and dialog

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