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The CIDER HOUSE RULES
John Irving · 1985 · 598 pages
American fiction (fictional works by one author)Physicians, fictionMaine, fictionFictionPhysiciansOrphanages in fiction
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Set in rural Maine in the first half of this century, it tells the story of Dr. Wilbur Larch--obstetrician and director of the orphanage in the town of St. Clouds. It is also the story of his favorite orphan, Homer, who is never adopted.
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