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A Widow’s Tale and Other Stories

Margaret Oliphant

Publisher: Charles River Editors

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Margaret Oliphant was a 19th century Scottish writer of historical fiction and supernatural tales.  Oliphant was a very prolific author, having written over 100 books throughout her career.  This edition of A Widow’s Tale and Other Stories includes a table of contents.
Available since: 03/22/2018.

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