World History
The contest for the Free Historical Book Giveaway by Hachette Book Group USA has ended. The books at stake were The Blood of Flowers by Anita Amirrezvani and The Crimson Portrait by Jody Shields.
And the winner is:
Stephen Posey of Selma, Alabama.
Enjoy the books Stephen.
My thanks to all who entered the contest. My thanks also to Hachette Book Group USA.
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World History
Winner of the Book Giveway
The contest for the Free Historical Book Giveaway by Hachette Book Group USA has ended. The books at stake were The Blood of Flowers by Anita Amirrezvani and The Crimson Portrait by Jody Shields.
And the winner is:
Stephen Posey of Selma, Alabama.
Enjoy the books Stephen.
My thanks to all who entered the contest. My thanks also to Hachette Book Group USA.
- Book Review Policy
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