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My brother michael is a novel by mary stewart, first published in 1959 plot summary. She also wrote childrens books and poetry, but may be best known for her merlin series, which straddles the boundary between the historical. Perhaps camilla haven unintentionally invoked the gods that afternoon in the crowded athens. Apr 14, 2008 the first book by mary stewart that i read was probably something like 35 years ago the moonspinners. Born on the 17th of september in 1916 and living till may the 9th, 2014, the author mary stewart lived a long and eventful life. My brother michael by mary stewart in doc, epub, fb3 download ebook. My brother michael by mary stewart books hachette australia. An otherwise well written and well plotted story read at the wrong time, or in the wrong company, for me means a missed opportunity.
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She set the bench mark for pace, suspense and romance with a great dollop of escapism as the icing elizabeth buchan. Nov 01, 2009 mary stewart, author of many bestselling novels, has been often compared with the bronte sisters. I love mary stewart, and have been rereading all my old favourites as e books. My brother michael by mary stewart 1960, hardcover for sale.
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