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Language: en
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Type: BOOK - Published: 2005-07-26 - Publisher: National Geographic Books
In the year 1311, in the highest tower of Cloud of Sparrows Castle, a beautiful woman sits by the window, watching as enemies gather below and fires spread thro
Language: en
Pages: 280
Pages: 280
Type: BOOK - Published: 2006 - Publisher: Columbia University Press
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Language: en
Pages: 370
Pages: 370
Type: BOOK - Published: 2014-07-01 - Publisher: Penguin
From the author of Emily's House comes a “compelling, emotionally gripping”* novel of historical fiction—perfect for readers of America’s First Daughter
Language: en
Pages: 450
Pages: 450
Type: BOOK - Published: 2008-05-27 - Publisher: Ballantine Books
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