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4.11 avg rating — 1,286,308 ratings

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4.03 avg rating — 1,014,560 ratings

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3.88 avg rating — 39,127 ratings

"I enjoy Joanne's stories - some more than others but this was a good 'un."

3.94 avg rating — 1,775,053 ratings

"Extra-ordinary!"

3.96 avg rating — 573,102 ratings

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"Historical fiction at its best."

3.72 avg rating — 1,461 ratings

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