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The Quest
- Ancient Egypt, Book 4
- By: Wilbur Smith
- Narrated by: Mark Meadows
- Length: 26 hrs and 13 mins
- Unabridged
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She is omnivorous. No matter age or appearance, physical frailty or imperfection. It is not their flesh that feeds her appetites, but their souls. She devours young and old, men and women. She leaves only a desiccated husk. An unspeakable evil. An impossible gift....
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Creepy...
- By Amazon Customer on 28-10-2020
By: Wilbur Smith
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A Night of Flames
- A Time for Swords, Book 2
- By: Matthew Harffy
- Narrated by: Barnaby Edwards
- Length: 18 hrs and 58 mins
- Unabridged
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Northumbria, AD 794. Those who rule the seas, rule the land. None know the truth of this more than the Vikings. To compete with the violent sea-faring raiders, the king of Northumbria orders the construction of his own longships under the command of oath-sworn Norseman, Runolf....
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Well worth giving this author a go.
- By Anonymous User on 07-12-2024
By: Matthew Harffy
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Hannibal: Enemy of Rome
- Hannibal 1
- By: Ben Kane
- Narrated by: Michael Praed
- Length: 19 hrs and 36 mins
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In the First Punic War, the Roman legions defeated and humiliated Carthage, their only serious rival for power in the Mediterranean....
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Amazing reading draws you in to keep listening
- By Lizzie on 04-07-2017
By: Ben Kane
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Warrior: The Epic Story of Caratacus, Warrior Briton and Enemy of the Roman Empire
- By: Simon Scarrow, T. J. Andrews
- Narrated by: Jonathan Keeble
- Length: 13 hrs and 18 mins
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From the bestselling author of the Eagles of the Empire novels comes the epic story of Caratacus: a barbarian who united tribes to raise an army against mighty Rome....
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Great story
- By Dave Trimble on 03-03-2025
By: Simon Scarrow, and others
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Revenge of Rome
- Eagles of the Empire, Book 23
- By: Simon Scarrow
- Narrated by: Jonathan Keeble
- Length: 12 hrs and 40 mins
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Two heroes of the Roman army - Prefect Cato and Centurion Macro, battle-scarred veterans famed for their resilience and bravery - lead their best men into battle against a terrifying leader, Boudica, Queen of the Britons.
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Heart aching and blood pumping
- By Anonymous User on 18-11-2024
By: Simon Scarrow
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A Day of Fire
- A Novel of Pompeii
- By: Kate Quinn, Stephanie Dray, Ben Kane, and others
- Narrated by: Andrew Kingston, Saskia Maarleveld
- Length: 11 hrs and 19 mins
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From six bestselling authors, including New York Times bestseller Kate Quinn, comes a vividly imagined novel following the lives of those in ancient Pompeii on the fateful day Mount Vesuvius erupts....
By: Kate Quinn, and others
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The Quest
- Ancient Egypt, Book 4
- By: Wilbur Smith
- Narrated by: Mark Meadows
- Length: 26 hrs and 13 mins
- Unabridged
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She is omnivorous. No matter age or appearance, physical frailty or imperfection. It is not their flesh that feeds her appetites, but their souls. She devours young and old, men and women. She leaves only a desiccated husk. An unspeakable evil. An impossible gift....
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Creepy...
- By Amazon Customer on 28-10-2020
By: Wilbur Smith
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A Night of Flames
- A Time for Swords, Book 2
- By: Matthew Harffy
- Narrated by: Barnaby Edwards
- Length: 18 hrs and 58 mins
- Unabridged
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Northumbria, AD 794. Those who rule the seas, rule the land. None know the truth of this more than the Vikings. To compete with the violent sea-faring raiders, the king of Northumbria orders the construction of his own longships under the command of oath-sworn Norseman, Runolf....
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Well worth giving this author a go.
- By Anonymous User on 07-12-2024
By: Matthew Harffy
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Hannibal: Enemy of Rome
- Hannibal 1
- By: Ben Kane
- Narrated by: Michael Praed
- Length: 19 hrs and 36 mins
- Unabridged
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In the First Punic War, the Roman legions defeated and humiliated Carthage, their only serious rival for power in the Mediterranean....
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Amazing reading draws you in to keep listening
- By Lizzie on 04-07-2017
By: Ben Kane
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Warrior: The Epic Story of Caratacus, Warrior Briton and Enemy of the Roman Empire
- By: Simon Scarrow, T. J. Andrews
- Narrated by: Jonathan Keeble
- Length: 13 hrs and 18 mins
- Unabridged
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From the bestselling author of the Eagles of the Empire novels comes the epic story of Caratacus: a barbarian who united tribes to raise an army against mighty Rome....
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Great story
- By Dave Trimble on 03-03-2025
By: Simon Scarrow, and others
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Revenge of Rome
- Eagles of the Empire, Book 23
- By: Simon Scarrow
- Narrated by: Jonathan Keeble
- Length: 12 hrs and 40 mins
- Unabridged
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Two heroes of the Roman army - Prefect Cato and Centurion Macro, battle-scarred veterans famed for their resilience and bravery - lead their best men into battle against a terrifying leader, Boudica, Queen of the Britons.
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Heart aching and blood pumping
- By Anonymous User on 18-11-2024
By: Simon Scarrow
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A Day of Fire
- A Novel of Pompeii
- By: Kate Quinn, Stephanie Dray, Ben Kane, and others
- Narrated by: Andrew Kingston, Saskia Maarleveld
- Length: 11 hrs and 19 mins
- Unabridged
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From six bestselling authors, including New York Times bestseller Kate Quinn, comes a vividly imagined novel following the lives of those in ancient Pompeii on the fateful day Mount Vesuvius erupts....
By: Kate Quinn, and others
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Treason of Sparta
- The Long War, Book 7
- By: Christian Cameron
- Narrated by: Peter Noble
- Length: 17 hrs and 48 mins
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It's the spring of 478BCE, and the Long War isn't over yet....
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The Dynamic Duo
- By Curt Diegmann on 29-10-2023
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Traitors of Rome
- Roman army heroes Cato and Macro face treachery in the ranks
- By: Simon Scarrow
- Narrated by: Jonathan Keeble
- Length: 12 hrs and 47 mins
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Tribune Cato and Centurion Macro are based on the eastern border of the Empire, facing Rome's deadly enemy, Parthia.....
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Good story
- By Bobce on 22-02-2020
By: Simon Scarrow
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Eagle of Mercia
- Eagle of Mercia Chronicles, Book 4
- By: MJ Porter
- Narrated by: Sean Barrett
- Length: 8 hrs and 40 mins
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Tamworth AD831. A mercy mission in the heart of Wessex is beset with deadly, bloody dangers....
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A great series
- By Anonymous User on 22-01-2025
By: MJ Porter
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The Emperor's Exile
- The thrilling Sunday Times bestseller
- By: Simon Scarrow
- Narrated by: Jonathan Keeble
- Length: 12 hrs
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Tribune Cato and Centurion Macro, hardened veterans of the Roman army, have faced the empire's enemies from Britannia to Parthia, from Hispania to Judea....
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Reasonable book
- By Sean Crowley on 02-02-2021
By: Simon Scarrow
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Rebellion
- Eagles of the Empire, Book 22
- By: Simon Scarrow
- Narrated by: Jonathan Keeble
- Length: 12 hrs and 11 mins
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An epic military adventure novel pits Roman army heroes Macro and Cato against Boudica: the terrifying Queen of the Britons....
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losing content and detail
- By William Fooks on 31-07-2024
By: Simon Scarrow
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Agricola
- Invader
- By: Simon Turney
- Narrated by: Mark Elstob
- Length: 10 hrs and 56 mins
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58 AD, Rome. Agricola, teenage son of an impoverished yet distinguished noble family, has staked all his resources and reputation on a military career. His reward? A posting as tribune in the far-off northern province of Britannia.
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He’s done it again!
- By Mortox on 30-08-2024
By: Simon Turney
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Brave
- The Story of Ahinoam (King David’s Brides, Book 1)
- By: Mesu Andrews
- Narrated by: Rebecca Gibel
- Length: 12 hrs and 24 mins
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In the tumultuous world of ancient Israel, Ahinoam—a dagger-wielding Kenite woman—flees her family farm with her unconventional father to join the ragtag band of misfits led by the shepherd-turned-warrior David ben Jesse.
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Brought the book of 1 Samuel to life
- By McD on 31-01-2025
By: Mesu Andrews
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Warrior and Protector
- The Saxon Warrior, Book 1
- By: Peter Gibbons
- Narrated by: Sean Barrett
- Length: 8 hrs and 58 mins
- Unabridged
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989 AD. Alfred the Great’s dream of a united England has been forged by his daughter Aethelfaed and grandson, King Aethelstan. The Vikings have been expelled from York following the death of Erik Bloodaxe, and for two generations there has been peace between Saxon and Dane....
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Ripping Action Adventure. A bit Implausible
- By Anonymous User on 15-12-2022
By: Peter Gibbons
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Marius' Mules VII: The Great Revolt
- Marius' Mules Book 7
- By: S.J.A. Turney
- Narrated by: Malk Williams
- Length: 21 hrs and 9 mins
- Unabridged
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After many months of clandestine organisation, Vercingetorix, backed by the druids and leading an army of rebellious tribes, is ready to make his first moves towards independence for his people and the annihilation of Rome's presence in Gaul....
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Like nothing before it..
- By Mortox on 09-12-2020
By: S.J.A. Turney
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The Temple of Fortuna
- The Wolf Den Trilogy, Book 3
- By: Elodie Harper
- Narrated by: Antonia Beamish
- Length: 11 hrs and 39 mins
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Amara's journey has taken her far; from a slave in Pompeii's wolf den to a high-powered courtesan in Rome...though her story is not over yet. While Amara plays for power in Rome's imperial palace, those dearest to her remain in Pompeii....
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Strong protagonist fantastic historical detail
- By Anonymous User on 08-10-2024
By: Elodie Harper
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Marius' Mules VIII: Sons of Taranis
- Marius' Mules, Book 8
- By: S. J. A. Turney
- Narrated by: Malk Williams
- Length: 18 hrs and 4 mins
- Unabridged
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51 BC. In the aftermath of the dreadful siege of Alesia, the tribes of Gaul lie broken and sparse, and yet the fires of rebellion still burn in the hearts of a few. As Caesar and his army continue to pacify the land wherever revolt can be found, a new conspiracy is rising....
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The best is back!
- By Mortox on 25-05-2021
By: S. J. A. Turney
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Sword of Vengeance
- The Saxon Warrior, Book 4
- By: Peter Gibbons
- Narrated by: Sean Barrett
- Length: 9 hrs and 46 mins
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In the aftermath of the great battle of Maldon, justice is demanded and vengeance will be served....
By: Peter Gibbons
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The Physician
- The Cole Trilogy (Gordon) 1
- By: Noah Gordon
- Narrated by: Mark Meadows
- Length: 27 hrs and 28 mins
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An orphan leaves Dark Ages London, taking a dangerous journey and posing as a Jew to study medicine in Persia, in "an adventurous and inspiring tale"...
By: Noah Gordon
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Tyrant
- Tyrant, Book 1
- By: Christian Cameron
- Narrated by: Peter Noble
- Length: 19 hrs and 3 mins
- Unabridged
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Glory. Death. Well-born Athenian cavalry officer, Kineas, fought shoulder to shoulder with Alexander in his epic battles against the Persian hordes. But on his return from the east to his native city, he finds not glory but shame - and exile....
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Terrible
- By Anthony on 05-11-2021
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The Persian Boy
- A Novel of Alexander the Great
- By: Mary Renault
- Narrated by: Roger May
- Length: 19 hrs and 57 mins
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The Persian Boy traces the last years of Alexander's life through the eyes of his lover, Bagoas....
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Great story perfectly told
- By John Travers on 18-09-2017
By: Mary Renault
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Praetorian: Blades of Antioch
- Praetorian, Book 6
- By: S. J. A. Turney
- Narrated by: Piers Hampton
- Length: 13 hrs and 25 mins
- Unabridged
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Rome has a new emperor; a strong emperor. Septimius Severus, a lion of the battlefield, now moves east to face the usurper Pescennius Niger, contesting with a clever opponent with the ultimate prize in the balance: the throne of Rome....
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Oy vey!
- By Paul on 27-04-2025
By: S. J. A. Turney
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The Man With Two Names: A Novel of Ancient Rome
- The Sertorius Scrolls, Book 1
- By: Vincent B. Davis II
- Narrated by: Joshua Saxon
- Length: 9 hrs and 42 mins
- Unabridged
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Rome, 107 BC. Quintus Sertorius just lost his father, and he may lose his home. When his rural village is stripped of its political status, he must leave his family to secure their food and protection from inside Rome's cutthroat government....
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Falco: The Complete BBC Radio Collection
- Five Full-Cast Dramatisations
- By: Lindsey Davis
- Narrated by: Anna Madeley, Anton Lesser, Ben Crowe, and others
- Length: 12 hrs and 5 mins
- Original Recording
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Full-cast BBC Radio 4 dramatisations of the first five Falco novels by Lindsey Davis, starring Anton Lesser as Marcus Didius Falco....
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Great Production ……. But………..
- By Mrs E.M.Allen on 28-04-2025
By: Lindsey Davis
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Death to the Emperor
- Eagles of the Empire 21
- By: Simon Scarrow
- Narrated by: Jonathan Keeble
- Length: 13 hrs and 34 mins
- Unabridged
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1st-century Britannia is the setting for an epic and action-packed novel of tribal uprisings, battles to the death and unmatched courage in the Roman army ranks....
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phenomenal
- By Kegan Daly on 05-01-2024
By: Simon Scarrow
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Odin's Betrayal
- Charlemagne's Cross, Book 1
- By: Donovan Cook
- Narrated by: Sean Barrett
- Length: 9 hrs and 26 mins
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Francia AD 853. After a failed Viking raid on the Frankish coast over 20 years ago, Jarl Sven the Boar is forced to leave his only son, Torkel, as a hostage and warned never to raid Francia again or his son will die....
By: Donovan Cook
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The Honour of Rome (Eagles of the Empire 20)
- By: Simon Scarrow
- Narrated by: Jonathan Keeble
- Length: 12 hrs and 28 mins
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Fifteen years after Rome's invasion of Britannia, centurion Marco is back. The island is settled now, bustling with commerce. Macro's goal is to help run his mother's Londinium Inn and exploit his land grant....
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Back to his best
- By Arran Ferguson on 28-12-2021
By: Simon Scarrow
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Marius' Mules IX: Pax Gallica
- Marius' Mules, Book 9
- By: S. J. A. Turney
- Narrated by: Malk Williams
- Length: 16 hrs and 20 mins
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It is 50BC and Caesar winters with his legions in the north - all Gaul conquered but a triumphant return to Rome denied him by the senate who seek his blood....
By: S. J. A. Turney
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The New Achilles
- By: Christian Cameron
- Narrated by: John Telfer
- Length: 15 hrs and 48 mins
- Unabridged
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Meet the greatest Greek general you've never heard of: Philopoemen....
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Bloody good stuff!
- By Scott on 23-05-2020
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Isaiah's Daughter
- A Novel of Prophets and Kings
- By: Mesu Andrews
- Narrated by: Kirby Heyborne, Nan McNamara
- Length: 15 hrs and 41 mins
- Unabridged
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In this epic Biblical narrative, ideal for fans of The Bible miniseries, a young woman taken into the prophet Isaiah's household rises to capture the heart of the future king....
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Such a wonderful story of faith
- By Yvette Olsen on 02-10-2023
By: Mesu Andrews