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In an unnamed south american country, a worldrenowned soprano sings at a birthday party in honor of a visiting japanese industrial titan. Bel canto by ann patchett welcome to the reading buddies wrapup for bel canto by ann patchett. The author, ann patchett, has set her novel in an unnamed south american country where guests at a lavish party have been taken hostage at the vice presidents mansion. Delaware county district library ohio scanned in china.
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