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Nov, 2017 tales of the city by armistead maupin my rating. All of 31 inches tall, cady is a true survivor in a town where as she says. Read tales of the city, by armistead maupin on bookmate. Plus, im a straight, 60ish woman who has returned to texas to live. The incredulity comes from the fact that i was living in west texas, not exactly the seat of all that is diverse and welcoming.
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