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The Stone Bull
Phyllis A. Whitney
In the shadow of a vanished dancer's legend, Jenny retreats to Laurel Mountain — where danger and dark secrets await.
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Jenny Vaughn had lived in the shadow of Ariel, a beautiful dancer whose art had become legend. But when Ariel vanished, Jenny was no longer needed and retreated to Laurel Mountain. Yet the happiness she sought was overshadowed by ominous voices whispering of guilt and danger....
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