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Outlander Series 1 Diana Gabaldon Collection 6 Books Set Drums Of Autumn, Fiery by Diana Gabaldon
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsOutlander Series 1 Diana Gabaldon Collection 5 Books Set (Book 1-5) Titles in the Set Outlander, Dragonfly In Amber, Voyager, Drums Of Autumn, The Fiery... -
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A Wolfe Among Dragons: Sons of de Wolfe by Kathryn Le Veque
Rated: 4.80 of 5 stars · 10 ratings"James died in Papa's arms ~ " Penelope de Wolfe from SERPENT Get ready for perhaps the greatest de Wolfe adventure yet.... The sons of William de Wolfe (The Wolfe) are immortal, so they say. Men who are known as ShadowWolfe... DarkWolfe... Nighthawk... are as legendary as their father. The eldest four sons - Scott, Troy, Patrick, and James have always run in a pack...Categorized as:
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The Sunstone Brooch by Katherine Lowry Logan
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThis book contains violence, sexually explicit scenes, and adult language and may be considered offensive to some readers.From the Badlands to the Bluegrass, this perilous, potentially deadly adventure changes the lives of everyone involved and puts at risk the survival of the Clan and all the Celtic brooches... -
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WolfeHeart by Kathryn Le Veque
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsWelcome to de Wolfe Pack Generations… grandsons of the great William de Wolfe. Meet Markus de Wolfe, Patrick “Atty” de Wolfe’s son… and he is every inch his father’s boy. The grandsons of William de Wolfe all bear the Mark of de Wolfe - a tattoo of the de Wolfe crest somewhere upon their body. It's a badge of honor, of courage, and most of all - of family. The Pack sticks together...Categorized as:
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The Bloodstone Brooch by Katherine Lowry Logan
Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFormer Navy SEAL meets childhood crush in 1896 New York CityWhere danger lurks, romance blooms, and old wounds surface...Former Navy SEAL Tavis Stuart knows he has a lot to be thankful for... -
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The Ties That Bind by Irina Shapiro
Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSeveral years have passed, and the Whitfields, Sheridans, and their extended family must face new challenges and make life-altering decisions. As the hands of time continue to turn, the events that unfold will either tear the family further apart or bring them closer together, closing the gap in time and space once and for all... -
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WolfeAx: A Medieval Romance by Kathryn Le Veque
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMagnus de Wolfe, who takes after his Viking forefathers, has his story told in a unique and powerful way. The story of a love nearly lost… but for an angel. Paternal grandson of England's greatest knight, son of the man known as Nighthawk, and grandson on his mother's side of a Norse king, Magnus de Wolfe has the blood of elite and royal warriors flowing through his veins... -
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Starless by Kathryn Le Veque
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsYou met Achilles and Susanna in Book Two of the Executioner Knights series – and sparks flew! Now, read their endearing and touching love story in ‘Starless’! The third Executioner Knight is in for a world of trouble… Achilles de Dere is a stubborn knight prone to fighting - anywhere, anytime. If there is a punch to be thrown, it's usually from Achilles...Categorized as:
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A Witch in Time by Alicia Montgomery
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWhen three strangers appear at his doorstep, Lord Reed Townsend, Duke of Huntington, knows something is not quite right. And it’s not just because his wolf immediately recognizes Elise Henney as his True Mate. But the cold, unfeeling Alpha doesn’t want to risk his heart again, despite the fact that his wolf is urging him to claim their mate...Categorized as:
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Serpent by Kathryn Le Veque
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratings1283 A.D. - Edward I is in the midst of his campaign to tame the Welsh, but rising from the chaos is a Welsh knight known as the Serpent. Bhrodi ap Gaerwen de Shera is a warrior of tremendous range and power. Descended from the kings of Anglesey on his mother's side and the earls of Coventry on his father's, Bhrodi is in the unique position of having Welsh royalty and English nobility...Categorized as:
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BattleWolfe: A Medieval Romance by Kathryn Le Veque
Rated: 4.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA super-star knight with a de Wolfe pedigree… and the Scottish rose who saves his life.In the turbulent lands of the English/Scottish border, their love wasn't meant to last.... but no one loves as strongly as a de Wolfe... -
![Comes The Dawn by Irina Shapiro]()
Comes The Dawn by Irina Shapiro
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhen Hugo is imprisoned on a charge of treason and Neve is accused of witchcraft by a spiteful rival the Everlys must put their scruples aside in order to save their family and make a bid for freedom. However, their decision will alter not only their own future, but change the lives of everyone they hold dear... -
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Nunnery Brides: A Medieval Romance Collection by Kathryn Le Veque
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsNever judge a bride by her habit... Nothing speaks more strongly of romance than a woman resigned to facing a life a religious servitude suddenly finding herself with a suitor… and a soulmate. Medieval Historical Romance has never been more surprising, intense, or sexy. In this four-book collection, you’ll discover the good, the very bad, and the passionate of knights and their nunnery brides... -
![The Dark Conqueror by Kathryn Le Veque]()
The Dark Conqueror by Kathryn Le Veque
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsTitan Medieval Houses go head to head in this sweeping and poignant Medieval Romance!When the House of de Lohr (Rise of the Defender) and the House of de Velt (The Dark Lord) come together through their children, anything can happen—and anything does!Cassian de Velt came to foster with Christopher de Lohr at a young age... -
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The Iron Knight by Kathryn Le Veque
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratings1410 A.D. – Battle-hardened warrior and favored of the king, Sir Lucien de Russe is called the Iron Knight because of his indestructibility in battle. An older knight, Lucien is entering his fortieth year and has seen a good deal in his lifetime...Categorized as:
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Island of Glass by Kathryn Le Veque
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratings1333 A.D.The lovely and educated Lady Bella Grace di Witney is what is kindly termed an unmanageable woman. Her uncle, the Earl of Wrexham, has been awarded custody of his niece because her mother can no longer handle the headstrong beauty.Like a coward, the earl abdicates his duties to his most powerful knight, Sir Kenneth St. Héver with the instructions to transform her into a submissive lady...Categorized as:
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Fragments of Grace by Kathryn Le Veque
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratings1291 A.D.Keir St. Hever is a powerful garrison commander for Lord Coverdale on the border of the Cumbrian vales. Whilst attending battle, he receives word that his own castle is under attack. Keir returns to Pendragon Castle to discover that his wife and daughter have been murdered, and his young son is missing. So begins Keir’s descent into hell and despair...Categorized as:
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![The Savage Curtain by Kathryn Le Veque]()
The Savage Curtain by Kathryn Le Veque
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe year is 1333 A.D. At the conclusion of the English victory of Halidon Hill, King Edward appoints Stephen of Pembury the Guardian Protector of the newly captured city of Berwick. To cement this victory, he orders Stephen to marry the defeated Scottish commander's daughter, the Lady Joselyn de Velt Seton...Categorized as:
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Lord of the Shadows by Kathryn Le Veque
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratings1215 A.D.: The reign of King John means dark days for all of England. Not one man, woman or child lived without fear.Magnifying this fear is the man they call The Lord of the Shadows - a terrifying figure who sits at the right hand of the King, manipulating the royal moves like a puppet master...Categorized as:
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Yesterday's Dreams by Jane O'Brien
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsYesterday's Dreams, Book Four in O'Brien's series called A Slip in Time, continues with our favorite characters, Francine, Luke, Dora, and Wade. The two sisters each love a Grainger brother, but one love has been fulfilled, while the other love is torn apart by two different centuries. Fran and Luke begin to make a wonderful life for themselves while living in her family's cottage... -
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Walls of Babylon by Kathryn Le Veque
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratings1471 A.D. - Ten years after the Battle of Towton, Sir Kenton le Bec (THE LION OF THE NORTH) serves Warwick, "The Kingmaker", as the man's attack dog. There is no fiercer knight in Warwick's arsenal than Kenton le Bec, a powerful and cunning fighter. Kenton has been tasked with securing Babylon Castle, a fortress that secures a road between Lancashire and Yorkshire...Categorized as:
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The Whispering Night by Kathryn Le Veque
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratings1197 A.D. Sir Garren le Mon is an agent for Richard the Lion Heart in the political war against his brother, John. Under the command of William Marshall, Chancellor of England, Garren is the king's most trusted and loyal servant...Categorized as:
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The Broken by Irina Shapiro, Wendy Wolfson
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratings2015. When the skeletal remains of a dismembered infant are found in an elderly couple’s garden, Quinn is called in to investigate the circumstances of the child’s death. As the case unfolds, she finds herself overwhelmed both by the tragedy she’s forced to witness and a devastating betrayal in her own life. Blindsided, Quinn must examine her own choices before she loses everything she holds dear... -
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Remnants on the Tides of Time by Trinity Dunn
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFinding themselves captive to Juan Josef, the combined group of survivors must come to terms with their own morality as they are faced with the dilemma of altering history in order to prevent tragedy.Escaping Juan Josef and returning home sit at the forefront of their minds as the group blends... -
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Gavin by Hazel Hunter
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThough his body is healed, a modern-day vet in medieval Scotland must find a way to mend his heart.Though Gavin McShane is happy for his sister and her new life, his own has foundered. As he tries to recover from his lover's betrayal, he finds solace in the work of being a fisherman in the Orkneys. On his tiny island he finds relief in seclusion—until he meets the ghostly Blue Lady of Marr... -
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The Forgotten by Irina Shapiro
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratings2014. Newly engaged, Dr. Quinn Allenby is called upon to examine the skeletal remains of a woman and child found buried naked and face down in non-consecrated ground on the fringes of a leper cemetery... -
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The Christmas Eve Promise - A Time Travel Romance: (Book 4) The Christmas Eve Series by Elyse Douglas
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsEve and baby Colleen are traveling to Ohio for the Christmas holidays to spend time with Eve’s parents. After a few days in Ohio, they all plan to fly to Florida in Eve’s father’s private airplane; Patrick will meet them there after he completes exams for his forensic psychology degree... -
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Highlander's Destiny: A Scottish historical time travel romance by Mariah Stone
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFiery passion. Fierce enemies. Forbidden attraction. A modern British spy and a medieval Highlander fight for a shared destiny of love and freedom.Scotland, 2022. Horses, tents, and handsome Highland warriors—preparations for the Battle of Bannockburn reenactment are in full swing when British intelligence agent Danielle Field visits Stirling Castle... -
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The Earl in Winter by Kathryn Le Veque
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA short tale of love, loss, and redemption you'll not soon forget...It's the winter season of 1746, and the Highlands are snowy. In the village of Calvine, north of Tay Forest, along a road that leads straight into Inverness, the only tavern in town is packed to the rafters with travelers...Categorized as:
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The Thief by L.L. Muir
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsForbes has been carrying a secret—on his person—for 270 years. But a wee earthquake is about to give him away. If he doesn't move quickly to derail a female French archeologist, his heroic history will be rewritten, and he'll be ostracized by his clan...Categorized as:
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![Highlander's Claim: A Scottish historical time travel romance by Mariah Stone]()
Highlander's Claim: A Scottish historical time travel romance by Mariah Stone
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsShe must return to the twenty-first century. He’s holding her captive. Could her love be the treasure he longs to claim? Scotland, 2022. Celebrating with friends, pediatrician Jennifer Foster is more than a little tipsy when their boat breaks down near Achleith Island. Put ashore while they wait for the coastguard, Jenny discovers a rock with strange markings... -
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The Gift of Black Isle by Keira Montclair
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTruth can be the most difficult gift to acceptRiley Cameron has watched her beloved cousins and finally her sister all find their Happily Ever Afters with the men of Clan Matheson. Now all the Matheson brothers are taken, and Riley stands alone. She's beginning to think she might never find someone to love... -
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Abducted Brides by Kathryn Le Veque
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhen a knight’s lady is taken, the beast in him comes alive. Welcome to the ABDUCTED BRIDES collection, FIVE FULL-LENGTH Medieval Romance novels with over a thousand pages of Medieval greatness, all by USA Today Bestselling author Kathryn Le Veque. In days of old, men were ruthless and women were fiery... -
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Alice by Diane Darcy
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHow do you rescue a damsel in distress... if she’s already dead?When Oliver Graham meets a ghost in Lady Maren’s garden, it’s love at first sight for the young tech billionaire. Because his best friend, Harry, was once a ghost on Culloden Moor, he’s well aware souls can sometimes return. When he asks a warlock for help, things don’t go as planned...Categorized as:
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St. Leger by L.L. Muir
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe next book in The Ghosts of Culloden Moor series in which Highland warriors from that famous 18th century battle are brought back to life in the 21st century and given the chance to find true love...and some long-awaited closure... -
![Saving Her Highland Traitor by Maeve Greyson]()
Saving Her Highland Traitor by Maeve Greyson
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsShe wanted a new beginning. Not love or a life with a man about to be executed three hundred years in the past.Twenty-first century tour guide Mila Carthson and her godson Robbie are excited to launch their first tour of the season in their brand new minibus. They made it through a horrific year of him being bullied and three deaths in the family. Now it’s spring and time for new beginnings... -
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The Wedding by L.L. Muir
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsNo matter how long they've waited and how carefully they've planned, Soni and Simon's wedding was never going to be typical, especially with so many witches, former ghosts, and who-knows-what on the guest-list. And that doesn't include Soni's recently returned uncle Wickham who might literally be immortal.It's a reunion to die for--and an event which will require more than a little blood... -
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Kingdom Come by Kathryn Le Veque
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA modern-day woman travels back into Medieval Times and ends up changing the future. Love never dies in this time-travel epic romance. Sir Kieran Hage had a mission to fulfill. As the head of a peace delegation intending to end the Siege of Acre in 1192 A.D., he carries the crown of thorns said to be worn by Jesus Christ as an offering of truce from the Muslim warlords... -
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The Falls of Erith by Kathryn Le Veque
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAn alternative cover edition for this ASIN can be found here and here. 1305 A.D. Being descended from great, though disgraced family, can be a greater curse than most. As a direct descendant of Simon de Montfort, Lady Gray de Montfort Serroux has lived her life with the axe of shame hanging over her head...Categorized as:
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Yesterday's Woes by Jane O'Brien
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsTraveling through time and life has never been easy for the Clark sisters, but in this fourth book of the ‘A Slip in Time’ series, life is more problematic than ever. Every character we have grown to know and love has a trouble or ‘woe’ of their own. Every thought or idea of the way we expected life to turn out for them is turned upside down... -
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The Thunder Warrior: The de Shera Brotherhood by Kathryn Le Veque
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWelcome to the Lords of Thunder trilogy - Book Two May 1258 A.D. - Now, Simon de Montfort is amassing a parliament whereupon King Henry and Simon will all have equal representation. As the politics in this difficult time begin to gain speed, Maximus de Shera, the consummate warrior and middle brother of the de Shera brother trio, has something very unexpected happen to him...Categorized as:
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The Lost by Irina Shapiro
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratings2018. When a skeleton is found entangled in the roots of an ancient tree on Rhys Morgan’s country estate, Quinn is persuaded to come out of retirement to film one more episode of the Echoes from the Past series. But the nameless skeleton proves to be the least of her problems when secrets from the past suddenly come to light and a new threat looms over her family.1777... -
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Taran by Hazel Hunter
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhat if your entire life had been a lie? When Rowan Thomas was dragged into 14th century Scotland, she knew her old life was gone. But the more she learns of her druid nature, the more she questions what she knew—about her sister, herself, and her all-consuming attraction to Taran Skaraven. The Skaraven Horse Master has always been a man of few words...Categorized as:
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The Winter Posy: The intriguing, new women's fiction series by Michelle Vernal
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBook 2 in the bestselling, must read historical, timeslip series to transport you from the days of big hair in the eighties to even bigger hair and the Beatles in the sixties, by award winning author, Michelle VernalTucked away on Liverpool’s Bold Street is a bridal shop where there’s a lot more going on than meets the eye…For nearly twenty years Sabrina’s wondered why she was abandoned as a...Categorized as:
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Warden of Time by Sarah Woodbury
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWarden of Time continues the story of time travel, romance, and adventure begun with Daughter of Time ...As both modern man and medieval king, David is committed to transforming medieval England into his own version of Avalon. Not everyone supports his ideals, however, and having offended the pope by welcoming Jews and heretics into England, David is summoned to Canterbury to explain himself...Categorized as:
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Ruadri by Hazel Hunter
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAmong a band of brothers, nothing is so despised as a spy. Ruadri Skaraven lives two lives. In one he serves as the healer of his clan, trusted like no other with their well-being. But in the other he serves the enigmatic druids because, secretly, he is also druid-kind. Though he's lived with the shame for years, it is only when another healer sees into his heart that his two lives collide... -
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Netherworld by Kathryn Le Veque
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratings1197 A.D. - Smarting from the loss of his betrothed, Sir Keller de Poyer has learned not to trust women. A bear of a man with a brilliant mind, Keller is socially awkward but an accomplished knight. He is so accomplished in fact that his liege, William Marshal, gifts the man with lands in Wales for his meritorious service...Categorized as:
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The White Lord of Wellesbourne by Kathryn Le Veque
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratings1485 A.D. Adam Wellesbourne and his four sons - Matthew, Mark, Luke and John - comprise the most feared House in the service of Richard III. Adam’s eldest son, Matthew, has earned such an influential reputation that throughout England he is known as The White Lord of Wellesbourne...Categorized as:
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Kanyth by Hazel Hunter
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsCan a druidess with the power of visions be blind to love? Weapons Master Kanyth Skaraven has always found favor with the ladies, until he meets Perrin Thomas. Though the fairy-like druid descendant seemed fated for him, he finds himself torn in two directions. His unique power with the forge is something he must keep under tight control—a control that slips when Perrin is near...Categorized as:
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The Chief's Maiden by Cecelia Mecca
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA Scottish chief. An English maiden. Their forbidden love threatens to destroy them both. The Chief The Scottish king gives Toren Kerr a dangerous but important mission—kill the English Warden. The man’s rumored corruption threatens to destroy the fragile peace along the border, and Toren reluctantly agrees to do his duty...
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