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Name: A Talent for Trouble
Rating: 3 (1 reviews)
Author: Jen Turano

In the bustling streets of 1880s New York City, Grayson and Felicia get into one scrape after another, capturing the lively urban milieu of the era. Their evolving relationship—full of humor, heart, and mutual support—highlights how their companionship tests whether their shared mischief can keep them out of trouble for the long haul.

First publish date: 2013

Genre: General Fiction/General Fiction

Authors: Jen Turano

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