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    To Have and To Hold
    To Have and To Hold
    To Have and To Hold
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    To Have and To Hold

    By Mary Johnston

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    Even his King could not force him to give up the woman he loved! One of America's most famous and beloved historical novels.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherStart Classics
    Release dateDec 1, 2013
    ISBN9781627938631
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    Mary Johnston

    Mary Johnston (1870–1936) was an American novelist and champion of women’s rights. She wrote a number of popular novels, including To Have and to Hold, that combined elements of romance and history. A staunch advocate for the advancement of women, Johnston used her success to fight for women’s suffrage.

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