Where the candle shines
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Last published Mon, Mar 21, 2016
In a time where there are strict social rules constraining young women, Elizabeth Saline has been told by her money loving father that she is to marry the wealthy Mr.Baxens. A man she has only met once. As she gets to know him,though,Mr.Baxons does not appear to be who he says he is. As Elizabeth tries to uncover what her fiancé is hiding,she also discovers things about herself she never knew.
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