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	Dark Fire really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 3 ratings — published 2014 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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THE HANGING TREE an unputdownable medieval historical novel (Brother Athelstan Mysteries Book 21)

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