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It was first published in italian in 2004, and an english language translation by geoffrey brock was published in spring 2005. Internationally bestselling author umberto eco is a master stylist whose books, including the name of the rose and baudolino, have been savored by millions around the world. Now, with the mysterious flame of queen loana, he crafts another ambitious and breathtaking novel. When book dealer yambo suffers amnesia, his only remaining memories are books, poems, songs, and movies. The mysterious flame of queen loana by umberto eco, geoffrey. His most recent book is the mysterious flame of queen.
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