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Long Acre

by Claire Rayner · 1980

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Orphans Amy and Fenton arrive in London determined to find fame and fortune on the stage, like their grandmother, the legendary Lilith Lucas. However, Amy also harbours another desire - to discover her family. Her search is destined to rekindle a feud that has smouldered for years. While she cannot fully understand the intricacies of the hostilities, she can not deny her passionate feelings for a man who has a connection with both families.

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historical fictionhistorical fictionMore like thisLess of thisliterary fictionliterary fictionMore like thisLess of this
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actorsactorsMore like thisLess of thismedicalmedicalMore like thisLess of thistheatretheatreMore like thisLess of this
Setting
EnglandEnglandMore like thisLess of thisLondonLondonMore like thisLess of this
Subject
historyhistoryMore like thisLess of this
Audience
adult
Length
medium · 336 pages

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