Sincerely, Shirley
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Last published Fri, Jan 1, 2021
When Shirley H. Atherton gets sent to finishing school, she never realizes the true reason she has been sent away. Determined to find out the truth of her heritage, Shirley's plans are put on hold when she is evacuated to the countryside as the second world war breaks loose. Can Shirley find happiness and the answers she is looking for?
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