With the death of her mother, middle-aged Theodora Goodman contemplates the desert of her life. Freed from the trammels of convention she leaves Australia for a European tour and becomes involved with the residents of a small French hotel. But...
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Автор: Payton Tami , Payton Tami
Серия: Westlake Academy #1
Язык: английский
Статус: Закончена
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