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A gripping novel of love and adventure on the high seas that introduces an unforgettable young heroine. Powning deftly details life at sea, but the incidents she unfolds are. I totally judged this book by its cover as i grabbed it from the library display on my way. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. Azuba bradstock had married nathaniel and presumed she would stay with him when he took the next cargo abroad.
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