Hour Glass (An Original Story)
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A historical fiction story taking place in 1500's Spain, Hour Glass follows Isabel Ciogach, a young queen put in charge after her brother leaves to pursue other things. Isabel must navigate through a harsh world of politics, lies, deception and murder, where only the strong of will and social prowess survive. Nobody is truly good, and nobody is truly evil, and Isabel will discover the darkest secrets lying beneath every person she meets.
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