Loved itI really like An Old Man's Love. I don't think it's going to be for everyone.
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An old man's love (1884)
Others: Positive When William Whittlestaff becomes guardian to the penniless daughter of an old friend, he finds himself gradually falling in love with her. But Mary is herself in love with John Gordon, who has gone to seek his fortune in the Kimberley diamond fields.
- ISBN:
- 9781433266690
- Length:
- 265 pages
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