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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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    This is a historical novel set in Jamestown in the early settlement days in America. Although fictional, the story also uses real characters from history and recounts a real history. It's all here, slavery, romance, battles, smuggling and a first-rate plot.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherDigiCat
    Release dateJul 20, 2022
    ISBN8596547087342
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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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