The Stars' Tennis Balls, Stephen FryA novel about a man getting in touch with his emotionsspite, jealousy & revenge. For Ned, 1980 seems a blissful year. Handsome, charming, popular and talented, his life is progressing smoothly, effortlessly, happily. And when he meets the lovely Portia Fendeman his personal jigsaw appears complete. But timing is everything in life, and his life is about to change for ever. Part love story, part thriller, a gloriously rich mix that only Stephen Fry can

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