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The Widow's Wish

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Reads 507,512
Votes 18,483
Parts 18
Time 2h 25m

historical regency

The last thing that Olivia Martin expected was that she would be a widow at the age of eighteen. After a quick courtship and marriage to the enigmatic Daniel Hightower, tragedy strikes and Olivia wonders if her wish for a happy life and love will ever come true. New cover courtesy of DayoldBluesAll Rights Reserved

historical regency

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