“Some days one has no choice but to deal with Society's filth....Our world isn't getting any better--or cleaner Elizabeth. I don't know how people can treat one another the way they do. Or themselves, for that matter.”
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Beyond the Gathering Storm
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Janette Oke
Janette Oke is a Canadian author renowned for her historical novels. Born on February 18, 1935, she began writing in 1967 and has since published numerous works. Her novels often set in the Canadian prairies, tell the stories of ordinary people living in challenging environments. more
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