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Warwolfe by Kathryn Le Veque
Rated: 4.64 of 5 stars · 14 ratings1066 A.D. - Discover the origins of the original de Wolfe pack, led by the man known as WARWOLFE. Before the Duke of Normandy conquered England, a legend arose. A man so fierce, so brave, and so noble, that the mere whisper of his name could strike both fear and admiration into the hearts of all men. That name is Warwolfe. Gaetan de Wolfe is this man... -
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BlackWolfe: Sons of de Wolfe by Kathryn Le Veque
Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIt’s suave, handsome Edward de Wolfe’s tale as he vies for the hand of Paris de Norville’s daughter, Cassiopeia. The only obstacle is the bride herself – she can’t stand the sight of him! 1275 A.D. - With brothers Scott, Troy, and Patrick married and settled, and brother James’ recent marriage to Rose Hage, it’s finally younger brother Edward’s time to shine... -
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A Time Of End: 4 by Kathryn Le Veque
Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe Executioner Knights are back! Alexander de Sherrington seeks to marry a daughter of the great Christopher de Lohr (Rise of the Defender). But not if King John has anything to say about it! Alexander de Sherrington, the man affectionately referred to as ‘Sherry’ by his friends, is off on the greatest adventure of his life… and his target is Lady Christin de Lohr...Categorized as:
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WolfeSword by Kathryn Le Veque
Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHe's a veritable god of beauty, position, and talent. She's a lady of sweetness, wealth, and compassion. When gorgeous Cassius de Wolfe falls for a plain but sweet lady, the woman who hoped to have his affection doesn't take kindly to it.Cassius has set himself up for retribution of the female kind. As the old saying goes, there's nothing like a woman scorned…Or a de Wolfe protecting his mate...Categorized as:
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The Splendid Hour by Kathryn Le Veque
Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIt's Christopher de Lohr's bastard son, Peter, in a tale that could change the stars of the House of de Lohr forever...When religion and politics don't meet, it's an explosion that could tear the Executioner Knights—and England—apart forever...Peter de Lohr is the illegitimate son of the greatest knight in the realm, though he has been accepted by his father. Not only accepted—embraced...Categorized as:
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Shield-Maiden: Under the Hunter's Moon by Melanie Karsak
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsWhen the gods play in mortals’ lives, the only certain outcome is uncertainty. Especially when that god is Loki. In the course of a night, I found out my entire life was a lie. Now, Yrsa, Eydis, and I will set off to recover Tyrfing. I must leave Dalr—and the dream I’d shared with Hofund—behind. Eydis is sure the gods have a plan for me. I hope she’s right... -
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Dark Warrior by Kathryn Le Veque
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIt’s the Dark Knight’s wild son, Cortland “Cort” de Russe in an adventure that could see him executed for treason. March Medieval Madness has arrived! 1518 A.D. – As a decorated knight for Henry VIII, Cort is sent to Ireland to assist the Earls of Kildare in ruling The Pale, the only strip of Ireland that the English ruled uncontested in the whole country...Categorized as:
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Age of Gods and Mortals by Kathryn Le Veque
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA warlord departing for the Third Crusade, his strong-willed wife… and the knight left behind to protect her. At least, that was the plan. It’s an unconventional, unexpected, and completely unapologetic Medieval romance that will sweep you off your feet!At the beginning of the Third Crusade, the French and English Crusading armies assembled in July 1190 at Vezelay... -
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A Hellion at the Highland Court: A Rags to Riches Highlander Romance by Celeste Barclay
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAlways a bridesmaid, never a bride... For more than a decade, Laurel Ross has been a lady-in-waiting at Robert the Bruce's royal court, a place where money is power. Laurel is the fourth out of five daughters, and the only one unwed. While Laurel isn't exactly a pauper, her father, the Earl of Ross, has already paid four large dowries... -
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The Mountain Dark by Kathryn Le Veque
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsRead the USA Today Bestseller! The Executioner Knights are back, now with one of their own falling in love with a Welsh princess who holds the key to a renewed rebellion. Will love win out over his sense of duty? Kress de Rhydian is a man on a mission... -
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Lord of the Sky by Kathryn Le Veque
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratings1217 A. D. – Executioner Knight Kevin de Lara finally has his moment to shine.Kevin breaks out from under his powerful brother's shadow (Sean de Lara from Lord of the Shadows) and becomes a great knight on his own. But there's just one problem... the woman he loves may very well cause his downfall..Categorized as:
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Winter of Solace by Kathryn Le Veque
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsCaius d'Avignon, the knight known as The Britannia Viper, finds himself on the opposite side of William Marshal... and the Executioner Knights are caught in the middle... Welcome to another Executioner Knights' tale! When Caius d’Avignon is sent north at the request of a cousin of William Marshal to help in a dispute between neighbors, Caius couldn’t have imagined how his life would change...Categorized as:
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Christmas with the Shipyard Girls by Nancy Revell
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsTHE SEVENTH NOVEL IN THE BESTSELLING SHIPYARD GIRLS SERIES. ‘Nancy Revell knows how to stir the passions and soothe the heart!’ Northern Echo____________________________________________________________Sunderland, 1942: Christmas is fast approaching and with it comes a flurry of snow and surprises…Against all odds, Polly’s fiancé has finally returned home from the front line...Categorized as:
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Topaz by Beverly Jenkins
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsAn updated look and a new format gives a fresh life to this long-time favorite of Beverly Jenkins’s fans, out in time for Black History Month.A Perilous PursuitKate Love is an ambitious reporter on the trail of a swindler who has been preying on elderly blacks... -
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Return to the Island by Kate Hewitt
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsWhat would her life look like without her beloved island in it? Where would she go? Ellen had come back here—to the place she felt she belonged—thinking she would stay here. But was it home… or just a place to hide?1918, Canada: The First World War is over and those who have been fighting in Europe are heading for home, forever changed... -
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Wildswept by Octavia Randolph
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsDuty versus DesireThe Peace between the Saxons and Danes has collapsed. Viking forces led by the war-lord Haesten strike at will across borders. One more push will destroy Wessex. The Danish warriors settled under the Dane-law are tempted to join with these new invaders, wiping clear the game board as they seek full dominance of Angle-land...Categorized as:
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Das Spiel der Könige by Rebecca Gablé
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsRare...Categorized as:
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The Promise by Kathryn Le Veque
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsYou met Cullen de Nerra in the January 2019 release 'By the Unholy Hand'. Now, Cullen is off on his own adventure of political intrigue and a forbidden love! 1208 A.D. - Sir Cullen de Nerra is a knight's knight... -
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The Warrior's Queen by Cecelia Mecca
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA stolen kiss. A forced marriage. Can a Scottish chief and English lady learn to love each other? The Warrior After two rejected proposals, Graeme de Sowlis has no interest in marriage. The Scottish clan chief would much rather preserve his heart and focus on promoting peace along the increasingly contentious border... -
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Marin's Promise by Madeline Martin
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA LADY WHO WILL DEFEND HER FAMILY AND HER CASTLE... Lady Marin Barrington, eldest of the Earl of Werrick's five daughters, is a born protector. Not only has she taken on the role of mistress of the castle and caregiver to her sisters upon their mother's death, she also acts in her father’s stead while he is serving the king abroad. Dedicated and resolute, failure is never an option for her...Categorized as:
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Shield-Maiden: Under the Thunder Moon by Melanie Karsak
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsUnder the thunder moon, the war-horn will sound, and Odin’s Valkyrie will rise.Reunited with Hofund, and with Bolmsö safe from its enemies, Hervor takes her place as jarl. But the All-Father has bigger plans for his favorite shield-maiden. When Hervor learns that Jarl Bjartmar has vowed vengeance on Leif, she knows she must stand by her cousin... -
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The Mystery of Mr Daventry by Adele Clee
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHow long can one keep up a charade?A gentleman who hides many secrets.Society thinks it has the measure of Lucius Daventry, illegitimate son of the Duke of Melverley, but they know nothing of the dangerous man who lies beneath the constructed façade. As a member of a secret group known as the Order of Themis, he works to right injustices, to make wicked men pay...Categorized as:
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The Girl in the Picture by Melissa Wiesner
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAs the newspaper clipping falls from the cardboard box Tegan takes in the woman in the picture: her chestnut hair, her eyes full of laughter, the way she nestles against the man beside her. And as she reads the words in the article, Tegan almost stops breathing...Categorized as:
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![The Bear of Britain by Steven A. McKay]()
The Bear of Britain by Steven A. McKay
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAD 432. BRITAIN. The winter snows are melting at last, but spring will bring more than just rebirth this year. The Saxons are coming, and that means war. Bellicus, Duro and Cai have travelled south to join the warlord, Arthur, and his growing army of Britons... -
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Love me, If you Dare by Alyssa Clarke
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThey are wallflowers, bluestockings, merry widows, and debutantes—members of a secret, exclusive Lady’s Club in Berkeley Square! There ladies indulge in daring wagers, learn to fight, read scandalous books, and learn the art of wooing the gentlemen they will bring to their knees…Sebastian Crawford, Duke of Hartford, cares about his duty, honor, and family...Categorized as:
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![The Scot: A Forbidden Love Medieval Romance by Cecelia Mecca]()
The Scot: A Forbidden Love Medieval Romance by Cecelia Mecca
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHe only cares about revenge. Until he meets her. A widow after only one year of marriage, Lady Roysa chooses to run to her sister Idalia, who is wintering at Dromsley Castle, rather than retreat to the property granted to her. What she doesn’t realize is that Idalia and her new husband have a secret—they are part of a rebellion against the king, as is their gruff host at Dromsley Castle... -
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Deceiving the Highlander by Emma Prince
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA spy determined to protect her secrets. A Highlander hell-bent on the truth. All’s fair in their game of deception. When an English spy working for Robert the Bruce falls inexplicably silent, Will Sinclair is sent to determine if she needs protection. But if he discovers her allegiances have turned…the Scottish cause must come first... -
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The Unicorn Hunt by Dorothy Dunnett
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsWith the bravura storytelling and pungent authenticity of detail she brought to her acclaimed Lymond Chronicles, Dorothy Dunnett, grande dame of the historical novel, presents The House of Niccolo series. The time is the 15th century, when intrepid merchants became the new knighthood of Europe...Categorized as:
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The Centurion by Kathryn Le Veque
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA USA Today Bestseller! Welcome to an old-school Le Veque novel... A mighty knight known as The Centurion is the man in control behind a powerful liege with dementia, but when his love for a young woman begins to compromise the stability of the Scottish marches, he must make a choice between love… or peace...Categorized as:
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The Mercenary by Cecelia Mecca
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA fake marriage is the last thing he wants...and the one thing he needs.Guy Lavallais never expected to marry. But when a nun overhears him making treasonous overtures to a bishop, she makes a shocking ultimatum: marry her or she'll tell all. And there is plenty to tell... -
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Highland Seduction by Cecelia Mecca
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratings“Bring the priest.” The king’s punishment is swift and sure. Clan MacRob’s second-in-command will wed the sister of his most bitter enemy. Not when another full moon passes, as was King Alexander’s original decree. Instead, Ainsley Shaw will immediately know the consequences of her clansmen’s actions... -
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The Ghost by Maeve Greyson
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhile searching for his son, he finds something he never expected: a woman to love.If only she didn’t hate him...Clan MacCoinnich is the only family Magnus de Gray has ever known. But when a message catches up with him five years too late, he discovers he has more family than he thought. He has a son. But the dear lady who gave him this gift died while bringing the wee one into the world...Categorized as:
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The Sutherland Devil by Caroline Lee
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsShe'll become a squire to search for the Sinclair jewels…even if her new master is the very Devil himself! Everyone in the Highlands knows three things about the Sutherland laird:1) He's got more bastards than he can count.2) He's already buried three wives.3) He's the very Devil himself... -
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The Renegade by Lily Baldwin
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe world sees Lady Elora Brodie as a rigid, controlling noblewoman, but inside her beats a passionate and rebellious heart. Determined to protect her independence, she will do anything to avoid marriage to her insistent neighbor—and every other man for that matter... -
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![More than a Masquerade by Adele Clee]()
More than a Masquerade by Adele Clee
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAn enquiry agent seeking her first case.After spending weeks eagerly awaiting an assignment, Rachel Gambit is instructed to meet her potential new client at a Vauxhall masquerade. She’s been given a list of instructions: to wear red, to find the mysterious gentleman amongst the crowd, with no clue to his identity...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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The Blood of a Baron by K.J. Jackson
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA deal with the devil never goes according to plan in this newest novel from USA Today Bestseller K.J. Jackson.Her last hope.With her brother dead and destitution looming, spinster Lady Elania has only one hope left—finding the mysterious box her brother had left her and trading it for the modest fortune that would last her the rest of her days... -
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Defiant Unto Death by David Gilman, Martin Zhouf
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsFRANCE: 1356. Ten years ago, the greatest army in Christendom was slaughtered at Crécy when Thomas Blackstone and his fellow archers stood their ground and rained death on the steel-clad might of French chivalry. Blackstone left that squalid field a knight. Now, Blackstone commands a war band and has carved out a small fiefdom in northern France... -
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Green City in the Sun by Barbara Wood
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsA magnificent saga of two proud and powerful families—one British, one African—and their battle over Kenya’s destiny in the twentieth century.In 1917, Dr. Grace Treverton arrives in Kenya, determined to bring modern medicine to the African natives. Her brother, Sir Valentine Treverton, has his own dream for the British protectorate: to establish an agricultural empire to rival any in England... -
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The Chief: A Medieval Friends to Lovers Romance by Cecelia Mecca
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA lady’s maid and a future chief. Can St. Valentine’s Day magic bring them together? Rory Kennaugh is perfectly happy to remain his brother’s second indefinitely. Or so he tells himself. Their father served as both clan chief and earl, after all, and despite Terric’s long residence in England, there’s no reason to believe his brother will relinquish the title... -
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A World Apart by Gretta Curran Browne
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe Michael Dwyer story continues ... powerful in its drama and truth ... and his fame in the history of Ireland begins.Now a close friend of Robert Emmet, Michael does everything in his power to help the young aristocrat succeed in his revolutionary aims, but traitors abound everywhere, attempting to bring down both young men...Categorized as:
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The Knight's Reward by Cecelia Mecca
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsKing. Country. Love. He can choose only one.The KnightNeill Waryn is known throughout England as the champion knight who cannot lose. His victory at the Tournament of Peace is the only one that matters to him, however, for it earns him a boon from the English king...Categorized as:
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![The Far Horizon by Marsha Canham]()
The Far Horizon by Marsha Canham
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe Far Horizon is the fourth and final installment in the Award-Winning Pirate Wolf series. The series follows the Dante family through forty years of turbulent sea adventures, beginning with the patriarch fighting alongside Sir Francis Drake, and ending with Jonas Dante's pursuit of revenge.Jonas Dante is the eldest son of Simon Dante, the infamous Pirate Wolf... -
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Highland Legend by Kathryn Le Veque
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsGladiator meets Fight Club in the Scottish Highlands in this gripping series from USA Today bestselling author Kathryn Le VequeAs the bastard son of a duke, Magnus Stewart's royal blood has been a curse. Lured by the mystique and riches of the legendary fight club, Ludus Caledonia, Magnus uses his anger and bitterness to battle his way to the status of a prized gladiator known as The Eagle...Categorized as:
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Her Wild Highlander by Emma Prince
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhen a lone wolf warrior must protect a woman with a secret, can love heal their wounded hearts? A Rogue Highlander… After earning a spot in King Robert the Bruce’s elite Bodyguard Corps, Kieran MacAdams is tasked with his first mission. Vivienne, a lady-in-waiting in the French court, has become a target after helping thwart a plot against the King... -
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The Heir by Alexa Aston
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe three young children of Adelard de Blays—two sons and a daughter—are separated when their father commits treason against the King of England. Follow each of their stories in The King’s Cousins, a new trilogy by Alexa Aston. 1340 A.D. – After his treasonous father’s execution, Landon de Blays is raised alongside his cousin, the future King Edward III...Categorized as:
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The Judge by Maeve Greyson
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSometimes a broken promise really isn't broken. It's just a promise that takes a little longer to be fulfilled. When her father betrothed her to a duke, Isobel didn’t worry because Alasdair swore he’d save her. But he didn’t. Then word came her true love had succumbed to the plague. So, she married, and life became a living hell...Categorized as:
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Writing the Rake by Ellie St. Clair
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsShe knew a rake would never do. But her heart never received the message.Alice Cunningham loves two things—writing and romance. A magazine picks up her serial, on the premise that she bases her stories on relationships amongst the ton. The only problem? She has never known passion of her own, except for one kiss with a man she knows will only ever leave her a broken heart...Categorized as:
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A Rogue at the Highland Court by Celeste Barclay
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA runaway bride... Allyson Elliot spent her childhood in the shadows of her five older siblings, but after surviving rumors about her parentage, she finds a new, carefree life at the Scottish Highland court. Free of suspicion, Allyson blooms into a vibrant lady-in-waiting, but an unexpected arranged marriage turns her world upside down... -
![Fallen: A Medieval Scottish Romance by Jayne Castel]()
Fallen: A Medieval Scottish Romance by Jayne Castel
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA woman running from her past. An outlaw determined to triumph over his. The twisted clan-chief who hunts them both. Redemption and healing wounded hearts in Medieval Scotland.Sister Coira has a secret. She once worked in a brothel and was the favorite plaything of the MacKinnon clan-chief. But since fleeing the hardship of her old life, she has made a new one for herself—as a nun...
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