Madelon
Mary E Wilkins Freeman
Publisher: Mary Wilkins Freeman
Summary
Mary Eleanor Wilkins Freeman (October 31, 1852 – March 13, 1930) was a prominent 19th-century American author.
Available since: 02/28/2017.
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