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The Cold Embrace

M. E. Braddon

Publisher: Charles River Editors

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Summary

M.E. Braddon was a popular British writer during the Victorian Era.  Among Braddon's best known novels are Lady Audley’s Secret and Aurora Floyd.  This edition of The Cold Embrace includes a table of contents.
Available since: 03/22/2018.

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