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Ancestors

Gertrude Atherton

Editora: Sheba Blake Publishing

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Although author Gertrude Atherton was born and died in her beloved home state of California, she spent a significant amount of time touring and living in Europe. In Ancestors, she puts her experience as a world traveler to good use, spinning an entertaining yarn about several aristocratic English ladies who decide to liven up their twilight years by touring the rough-and-tumble landscape of the American frontier.
Disponível desde: 13/12/2021.
Comprimento de impressão: 363 páginas.

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