After Domina Alys was made prioress, St. Frideswide's became little more than a guest-house for her relatives, the Godfreys. There was no peace to be had anywhere, especially for Sister Frevisse. Constantly tormented by Domina Alys, Frevisse was...
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Автор: Фрейзер Маргарет , Пальвер Мэри Моника
Серия: Sister Frevisse #4
Язык: английский
Год: 1994
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