Sweet as you like

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Ewan had his eye on more than just the confectionery in my shop!

Set in 1859

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The People's Friend Special Magazine

22 March, 2023

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The People's Friend Special

Now you see it . . .

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Home for christmas

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Now you see it . . .

Woman

Not quite the last straw

The People's Friend

A season for suspects

The People's Friend

It warms the heart

JOHANN KERNER saw the woman coming out of the darkness. She looked ancient and she moved as slowly as a snail, her back bent. She was the most likely source of information he had seen on his travels.

The People's Friend Special

Home for christmas

My Weekly

Less cheating, more chopping

Sweet as you like

The People's Friend Special Magazine

22 March, 2023

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