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The Gown of Glory

by Agnes Sligh Turnbull · 1952

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David Lyall brings his new wife from the city to his rural manse expecting to stay only a year. Instead he is there for the long haul, bringing up his three children, and doing his best for his small community

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1950s1950sMore like thisLess of thisPennsylvaniaPennsylvaniaMore like thisLess of thisruralruralMore like thisLess of this
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