Women and Children First: A Novel Garry Meeches Sr. of people and families crossing

of people and families crossing the Pacific Ocean in search of escape

detailed scenes as they choose the correct routes

Set in an Irish town where the church’s tight hold has loosened and new freedoms are trying to take root

Three years ago

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