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the novel follows the fortunes of the extraordinary Whittaker family as led by the enterprising Henry Whittaker—a poor-born Englishman who makes a great fortune in the South American quinine trade

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Art on Fire by Yun Ko-eun Science Fiction the novel follows the fortunesA darkly comic and compelling satire of the art world from the author of The Disaster Tourist. An Yijis career had been stalling for some time when a representative of the illustrious Robert Foundation offers her a spot on their all expenses paid artist residency in California. The residency has launched many famous artists careers, so she knows she cant waste this opportunity. Still, she feels reluctant to accept, and with good reason: the