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Windfalls

Windfalls

Windfalls

Susan Connelly

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iUniverse
Año de edición:
2011
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ISBN:
9781462040155
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These ten stories, set over a historical span of a century, explore the ties that bind people to those they love. Frank and his grandmother Sibyl. Etta and her generous friends. Joanna and her sister Molly. An American President. And Lucy and John.

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