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Leila McGrath

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LEILA MCGRATH is a piano and voice teacher from New York who has written short stories and historical articles since the Fifth Grade. Now she's turning her attention to her true love: novels. When not writing, she enjoys travel, the latest great restaurant, or a big bowl of ice cream, while listening to her Spanish Timbrado canary sing for all he's worth.

Inspiration for her novels comes from magical Ireland, which she considers like no place in the world. Its unbelievable, little-known history enables her to connect with the heritage she shares with millions around the globe. Based on true events, Leila McGrath's stories magnify the lives of past heroes, with the hope of inspiring heroes for today.

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	Vikings in Dublin 3.94 avg rating — 34 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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The Holy Bible The Old Testament Poetry Books: Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song Of Solomon

by Anonymous

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Ritz and Escoffier: The Hotelier, The Chef, and the Rise of the Leisure Class

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Sermons on Gospel Themes: Addressing the Bible's Dual Themes of Justification and Sanctification (Annotated and Illustrated)

by Charles Grandison Finney

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