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Miss Martha Douglas

Miss Martha Douglas

Miss Martha Douglas

Miller Caldwell

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New Generation Publishing Ltd
Año de edición:
2011
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Ficción histórica
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9780755206896
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Martha Douglas encountered several needles in her remarkable yet troubled life.One needle brought anguish while another brought relief One brought pleasure while another disbeliefOne needle eased suffering amid the horrors of warThe final needle brought contentment on a far off shore. In an era of discrimination bold acts of the daySwayed the thoughts of many that never went awayToday equality is for everyone with no exemptionMartha broke the mould, resulting from much tension. ©mc A historical novel containing authentic unseen period photographs from this gifted Scottish storyteller.

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