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    The Well in the Desert: An Old Legend of the House of Arundel
    The Well in the Desert: An Old Legend of the House of Arundel
    The Well in the Desert: An Old Legend of the House of Arundel
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    The Well in the Desert: An Old Legend of the House of Arundel

    By Emily Sarah Holt

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    The Well in the Desert is a story by Emily Sarah Holt. It depicts the life of young Philippa as she grows older and discovers that her looks alone can drive some men crazy.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherDigiCat
    Release dateMay 29, 2022
    ISBN8596547017806
    The Well in the Desert: An Old Legend of the House of Arundel

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