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A Thousand Ships by Natalie Haynes

A Thousand Ships

by Natalie Haynes

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Jan 26, 2021, 368 pages

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Oct 2021, 368 pages

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- Historical Fiction
- Europe
- 17th Century or Earlier
- Adult-YA Crossover Fiction
- Female Friendships
- Strong Women
- War Related
- Heroes
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