Shadow of retribution
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Last published Thu, Feb 1, 2024
"Shadows of Retribution" is a gripping tale of a girl, Isabella "Izzy" Marino, navigating the treacherous underworld after a fateful act. Drawn into an arranged marriage with the short-tempered mafia boss, Don Vincent, the story unfolds against the backdrop of crime, power, and the haunting shadows of retribution.
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