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On the morning of Eva McEwen's birth, six magpies congregate in the apple tree outside the window--a bad omen, according to Scottish legend. That night, Eva's mother dies, leaving her to be raised by her aunt and heartsick father in their small Scottish town. As a child, Eva is often visited... read more

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In 1551 the Italian surgeon Fiorovanti was travelling in Africa when he came upon two men fighting a duel.

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  1. Margot Livesey (Author)

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Original Language: English
Publisher: Henry Holt & Co
Country: USA
Publication Date: 2001
ISBN: 0805068015
Page Count: 240

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