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    The Gilded Fan
    The Gilded Fan
    The Gilded Fan
    Audiobook11 hours

    The Gilded Fan

    Written by Christina Courtenay

    Narrated by Julia Franklin

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    About this audiobook

    It's 1641, and when Midori Kumashiro, the orphaned daughter of a warlord, is told she has to leave Japan or die, she has no choice but to flee to England. Captain Nico Noordholt's ship is her last chance, but the he doesn't really want a female passenger, especially a beautiful one. During their journey, Nico and Midori form a tentative bond, but they both have secrets that can change everything.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherW. F. Howes Ltd
    Release dateJun 6, 2013
    ISBN9781471235870
    The Gilded Fan

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