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WE WON'T BE QUIET (Paperback)

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A journey through two centuries of women's fiction, bringing together stories from renowned and lesser-known female authors.
A curated collection of stories compiled by Alena Miklosova.
Ten short stories written by our favorite “bad girls” of the 19th and the early 20th-century literature.
And as a bonus we added one short story from 18th century for everyone who loves Jane Austen.

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Dimensions: 5x8 in, 13x20 cm
Number of Pages: 161
ISBN: 979-8-9991890-2-8
Release Date: May 1, 2026
Language: English
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WE WON'T BE QUIET (Paperback)

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Independent Publishing House in New York

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