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Laddar... Sorcery and Cecelia, or, The Enchanted Chocolate Pot (1988)av Patricia C. Wrede, Caroline Stevermer, Caroline Stevermer
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In 1817 in England, two young cousins, Cecilia living in the country and Kate in London, write letters to keep each other informed of their exploits, which take a sinister turn when they find themselves confronted by evil wizards. Inga biblioteksbeskrivningar kunde hittas. |
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