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Tame family dramas: Christmas in Austin, by Benjamin Markovits, reviewed

14 December 2019

9:00 AM

14 December 2019

9:00 AM

My partner’s brother once found himself accidentally locked into his flat on Christmas Day, which meant having to spend it alone with his dog — an outcome he may shortly have cause to recall with no little longing, given that we’ve decided to host this year.

At least we haven’t sneakily invited his ex along too.

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