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The Peaceable Kingdom

by Ardyth Kennelly · 1949

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The second wife in a polygamous Mormon marriage endures jealousy, illness, and poverty to find joy in life and love for others.

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historical fictionhistorical fictionMore like thisLess of this
Themes
religionreligionMore like thisLess of thiswomenwomenMore like thisLess of this
Setting
20th century20th centuryMore like thisLess of this
Audience
adult
Length
medium · 375 pages

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