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    The Land Of Magic
    The Land Of Magic
    The Land Of Magic
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    The Land Of Magic

    By Tony Mortley

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    A collection of folktales with a modern twist to them. Magical and entertaining.


    Tony Mortley is visually impaired and loves books, the arts in general as well as the sciences. He is a keen chess player. He resides in the United Kingdom.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherGotham Books
    Release dateOct 5, 2023
    ISBN9798887752976
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