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Absolutely Revolting
Fiction

Adams' Gothic

by Andrew Riemer •
April 1996, no. 179

The Tempest of Clemenza by Glenda Adams

Angus and Robertson, $24.95 hb, 299 pp

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It is always a pleasure to read Glenda Adams, a most accomplished and stylish writer. At its best her work displays a natural and unassuming flow, masking artistry of a high order. Admirers of her earlier books will find many familiar concerns in The Tempest of Clemenza; they will also discover her striking out in new directions in a bold and adventurous undertaking.

 


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The Tempest of Clemenza

The Tempest of Clemenza by Glenda Adams

Angus and Robertson, $24.95 hb, 299 pp

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