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The Indiscreet Letter

by Abbott Eleanor Hallowell

Author: Abbott Eleanor Hallowell

Romance

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A famous American novelist Eleanor Hallowell Abbott (Mrs. Fordyce Coburn) (1872-1958) recognized in the USA and in many other coutries was a regular writer for The Ladies' Home Journal. She created The Indiscreet Letter, a romantic and touching novel, more than a century ago. However, it does not make the story old or out-of-date. The book will appeal to all readers who ever loved ot were loved and who like nice and light love stories.

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