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The master of all desires is a work of historical fiction that takes place within the context of France. The novel explores themes typical of the historical genre while immersing readers in French settings and time periods.
First publish date: 1999
Genre: Historical Fiction/Medieval Historical Fiction
Authors: Judith Merkle Riley
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