The Cleaner of Chartres by Sally Vickers
I can’t remember how this book came to my attention because it was enjoyable, almost a holiday read but not … More The Cleaner of Chartres by Sally Vickers
I can’t remember how this book came to my attention because it was enjoyable, almost a holiday read but not … More The Cleaner of Chartres by Sally Vickers
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