The consul's file
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The Consul's File is a collection of short stories by Paul Theroux. All of the stories are set in post independence Malaysia, mostly in the small town of Ayer Hitam in Johor state and are narrated by the resident American Consul. Through his eyes the whole spectrum of life in 1960s Malaysia is brought to life with themes ranging from murder, political intrigue and adultery to ghosts, disappearances and simple character driven tales.
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