The war is ending, but for the occupants of the castle, their troubles are just beginning. Armed gangs roam a lawless land, and the castle becomes the focus of a dangerous game of desire, deceit and death to one particular outlawed captain. From...
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Автор: Фицджеральд Фрэнсис Скотт , Самуэльян Н. А.
Серия: Бестселлер на все времена
Язык: английский
Год: 2016
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