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A Strange Story — Complete - cover

A Strange Story — Complete

Edward Bulwer Lytton Lytton

Publisher: e-artnow

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Summary

This supernatural romance, set in 19th century England, tells the story of a young physician who settled in one of the wealthiest English towns. Life seems normal until the town's hidden secrets started to bother this young physician's life, and finally culminated in the appearance of a hideous and dreadful creature.
Available since: 11/26/2023.
Print length: 484 pages.

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