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Norah lofts, nee robinson, trained as a teacher, became a prolific bestselling author both in the uk and usa. Silver nutmeg hardcover 1 may 1989 by norah lofts author. See all books authored by norah lofts, including the concubine, and the house at old vine, and more on. A book andor dust jacket in very good condition will still be very presentable and in generally sound condition, but it will have visible flaws, including minor fading or staining to covers, rubbing of the extremities, chipping at the spine ends, fraying of cloth, andor soiling and foxing.
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