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Set in the picturesque island of Guernsey, *Make‑Believe* chronicles the spirited adventures of the five du Frocq children and their parents. Their days are filled with playful mischief, family connections, and the gentle influence of Christian values, offering a warm snapshot of late nineteenth‑century island life.
First publish date: 1949
Genre: General Fiction/Short Stories
Authors: Elizabeth Goudge
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