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February 3

Harlot's Ghost (1991) spent 4 weeks on The New York Times best-seller list and reached no. 12. Its placement reflects strong launch interest despite the novel's exceptional length.

Source: Lennon, J. Michael. "Norman Mailer's Best Sellers." The Mailer Review 2.1 (2008): 270-271.

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