Sorrows and Delights
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MatureOngoing2h 27m
Last published Mon, Jan 2, 2012
The Blight is ended and Istabella Cousland deals with the emotional aftermath of Alistair's sacrifice and death. This is Istabella's story after the Blight that including her journal entries. Pat 1 of a Two Part Series.
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