Loved itthis was really good it was kind of like this return to the solidness and i guess the competency i really enjoyed with the characters and the plot of penric's mission
The Physicians of Vilnoc (2020)
Others: Positive - ISBN:
- 9781645240211
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- 1 pages
Genres: fantasy
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