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Pleasance, a country estate built during the reign of Edward IV, descends through generations of the Grenton family. This story explores the dynamics of inherited power, family dynamics, and the passage of time, with a focus on the daughters who inherit the estate and the challenges they face.
First publish date: 1963
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Hebe Elsna
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