James Miranda BarrySerpent's Tail, 1999 - Počet stran: 375 James Miranda Barry enrols as a medical student in Edinburgh, the start of a glorious career as a military surgeon. He achieves fame as a legendary duellist and a celebrated social figure. But James Miranda Barry was also a woman. Her greatest achievement has been to pass for a man for 50 years. |
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... David Erskine remarked not only my existence at the dinner table , but my activities in the house . I almost choked . " Francisco , did you know that this child is brewing rebellions in my kitchens ? " " Is he ? " " He's teaching the ...
... David Erskine remarked not only my existence at the dinner table , but my activities in the house . I almost choked . " Francisco , did you know that this child is brewing rebellions in my kitchens ? " " Is he ? " " He's teaching the ...
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... David's volun- teered to be your patron and your guardian . " David Erskine laughed hoarsely . It was a wonderful idea . A trick , a masquerade . A joke against the world . " I'll put my money where my mouth is . And gladly . It's about ...
... David's volun- teered to be your patron and your guardian . " David Erskine laughed hoarsely . It was a wonderful idea . A trick , a masquerade . A joke against the world . " I'll put my money where my mouth is . And gladly . It's about ...
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... David was desperate for children . And like all men , he wanted sons . Elizabeth was barren . It was her greatest grief . David loved his wife too . There was no question of putting her aside or anything like that . His younger brother ...
... David was desperate for children . And like all men , he wanted sons . Elizabeth was barren . It was her greatest grief . David loved his wife too . There was no question of putting her aside or anything like that . His younger brother ...
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